House Bill 46

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Last Action to Transportation (S)
Title AN ACT relating to personal communication devices.
Bill Documents Bill
Impact Statements Local Mandate
Bill Request Number 267
Sponsors R. Nelson, L. Clark, J. Richards
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 prohibiting the use of a personal communication device by an operator of a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped that is under the age of 18; provide a grace period during which a warning will be issued until January 1, 2010; provide that after January 1, 2010, a fine will be imposed for violation.
Index Headings of Original Version Highways, Streets, and Bridges - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Motor Vehicles - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Transportation - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Highways, Streets, and Bridges - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age or 18
Motor Vehicles - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Transportation - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Local Mandate - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
House Floor Amendment 1
Votes Vote History

Actions

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11/17/08
  • Prefiled by the sponsor(s).
01/06/09
  • introduced in House
01/07/09
  • to Transportation (H)
02/04/09
  • posted in committee
02/10/09
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
02/11/09
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2009
  • floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
02/12/09
  • 3rd reading, passed 69-25 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1)
02/13/09
  • received in Senate
02/23/09
  • to Transportation (S)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Impact Statements Local Mandate
Summary Retain original provisions with the following exceptions: explicitly prohibit text messaging; delete the previous fine penalty; create new penalty to require holders of an instructional permit or intermediate driver's license to hold their permit or license a minimum of 180 additional days before obtaining an intermediate or regular driver's license for violation of this Act.
Index Headings Highways, Streets, and Bridges - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Motor Vehicles - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Transportation - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Highways, Streets, and Bridges - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age or 18
Motor Vehicles - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Transportation - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Local Mandate - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18

Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor S. Riggs
Summary Retains original provisions with the following changes: permits the use of a personal communication device to contact a public safety agency or while the motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped is idling or at a complete stop; explicitly states that use of a personal communication device does not include use of a global positioning system or an in-vehicle security, diagnostic, and communications system.
Index Headings Highways, Streets, and Bridges - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Motor Vehicles - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Transportation - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Highways, Streets, and Bridges - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age or 18
Motor Vehicles - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Transportation - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18
Local Mandate - Personal communication device, prohibit use by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18

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