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AR HB1848

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Clarke Tucker

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-51-1605 to allow drivers to be stopped or detained solely to determine compliance with handheld wireless device restrictions in school zones and construction zones, except as provided in §§ 27-51-1609(d) and 27-51-1610(d).

  • Expands the exemption in § 27-51-1609(c) for school zones to include firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and other public safety personnel in active performance of official duties, in addition to law enforcement officers.

  • Allows drivers to be stopped or detained solely to determine compliance with handheld wireless device restrictions in school zones under § 27-51-1609(d).

  • Expands the exemption in § 27-51-1610(c) for highway construction zones to include firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and other public safety personnel in active performance of official duties, in addition to law enforcement officers.

  • Allows drivers to be stopped or detained solely to determine compliance with handheld wireless device restrictions in highway construction zones under § 27-51-1610(d).

Legislative Description

To Amend Provisions Concerning Use Of A Handheld Wireless Device In A School Zone And Use Of A Handheld Wireless Device In A Construction Zone.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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