Kentucky
General Assembly

12/12/07	Prefiled by the sponsor(s).
01/08/08	introduced in House
01/09/08	to Transportation (H)
02/11/08	posted in committee posting waived
02/26/08	reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
02/27/08	2nd reading, to Rules posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 28, 2008
02/28/08	floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute
03/04/08	3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2)
03/05/08	received in Senate
03/07/08	to Transportation (S)

Amendment	House Committee Substitute 1
Summary	Retain original provisions; make improper use of wireless communication a violation, but impose no fine or court costs.
Index Headings	Communications - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition Motor Vehicles - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition Traffic Safety - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition Transportation - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition

Amendment	House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor	K. Hall
Summary	Permit use of personal telecommunication device to summon medical or other emergency help.
Index Headings	Communications - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition Motor Vehicles - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition Traffic Safety - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition Transportation - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition

Amendment	House Floor Amendment 2
Sponsor	J. DeCesare
Summary	Clarify definition of personal telecommunication device to mean a device capable of two-way audio or text communication and not a device used as a global positioning system located within a motor vehicle.
Index Headings	Communications - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition Motor Vehicles - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition Traffic Safety - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition Transportation - Cell phones, use by driver with instruction permit or intermediate driver's license, prohibition