MD SB214 | 2014 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-02-11 - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring the Comptroller to distribute 25% of the revenue from fines collected for violations of a specified prohibition on using a text messaging device while driving, up to a maximum of $250,000 for each fiscal year, to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical System to be used by the Center for Injury Prevention and Policy for educational programs addressing the dangers of distracted driving.

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Title

Vehicle Laws - Fines for Texting Offenses - Use for Educational Programs

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-02-11SenateHearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
2014-01-16SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings

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