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AR HB1784

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Scott Baltz

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-51-1609 to add a new subsection (d) concerning handheld wireless telephone use restrictions in school zones
  • Authorizes law enforcement to stop or detain a motor vehicle driver solely to determine compliance with the handheld wireless telephone restriction
  • Makes violation of the handheld wireless telephone restriction in school zones a primary offense, allowing it to be the sole basis for a traffic stop
  • Applies except as otherwise provided in the subchapter governing wireless telephone use restrictions

Legislative Description

To Make Use Of A Handheld Wireless Telephone While Operating A Motor Vehicle In A School Zone A Primary Offense.

Last Action

Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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