Distracted driving; authority of local government. (HB116)
Introduced By
Del. Michael Webert (R-Marshall)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Local authority; distracted driving. Authorizes any local governing body to adopt an ordinance prohibiting any person from driving a vehicle on any highway within the locality while failing to provide proper time and attention necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle where the manner of driving does not constitute reckless or improper driving. The bill provides that a violation of any such ordinance is punishable as a traffic infraction with a fine of not more than $300. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/15/2017 | Committee |
12/15/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101083D |
12/15/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/04/2018 | Impact statement from DHCD (HB116) |
01/09/2018 | Impact statement from DHCD (HB116) |
01/30/2018 | Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1 |
02/02/2018 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 0-N) |
02/15/2018 | Left in Courts of Justice |