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ID H0077

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

Local Government Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits cities, counties, and other political subdivisions in Idaho from enacting regulations, resolutions, or ordinances that prohibit or restrict handheld wireless device use while driving a moving motor vehicle.

  • Voids and invalidates any existing local regulations, resolutions, or ordinances that restrict handheld wireless device use while driving, effective July 1, 2019.

  • Adds new Section 49-1401B to Chapter 14, Title 49 of the Idaho Code.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to prohibit local authorities from enacting regulations, resolutions, or ordinances that prohibit or restrict the use of a handheld wireless device while driving a moving motor vehicle and to provide that certain regulations, resolutions, or ordinances shall be null, void, and of no force and effect.

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Last Action

Bill Previously Held at Desk, Referred to Transportation & Defense

2/7/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense2/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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