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HI HB2225
Bill
Status
1/21/2010
Primary Sponsor
Roy Takumi
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the use of mobile electronic devices (cellular phones, personal digital assistants, laptop computers, paging devices, and similar devices) while operating a motor vehicle with certain exceptions.
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Exempts drivers using two-way radios for work-related duties while operating fleet vehicles or holding a commercial vehicle license.
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Establishes a graduated penalty system for violations of the mobile device prohibition.
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Effective date set to July 1, 2010.
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Expands definition of "mobile electronic device" to include electronic equipment capable of providing wireless audio or video communications between two or more persons.
Legislative Description
Mobile Communications
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and M. Lee, McKelvey excused (2).
2/5/2010