WV SB137 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 9 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-01-09 - To Transportation and Infrastructure
Pending: Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of handheld cellular telephones while driving and to provide a penalty for violations. Under the bill, a person may be fined for a violation, but no points may be assessed against his or her driver's license.

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Title

Prohibiting use of handheld cell phone while driving

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2008-01-09 To Transportation and Infrastructure
2008-01-09 To Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary
2008-01-09 Introduced in Senate
2008-01-09 To Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary
2008-01-09 Filed for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB4047 (Similar To) 2010-01-19 - To House Judiciary

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West Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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