S 1274 - Prohibits Texting While Driving - Idaho Key Vote
Shirley McKague voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- April 5, 2012
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- March 23, 2012
- House Bill Passed
- March 20, 2012
- Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 21, 2012
- Introduced
- Feb. 1, 2012
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Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Signed by Governor Butch Otter
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that prohibits texting while driving.
Highlights:
- Prohibits an individual from texting while driving (Sec. 1).
- Specifies that a texting while driving infraction does not count toward violation point counts or for moving violations for insurance purposes (Sec. 1).
- Defines “texting” as reviewing or preparing a written message for transmission via a handheld electronic device (Sec. 1).
- Exempts from the provisions of this bill voice-operated and hands-free devices (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits texting while driving.
Highlights:
- Prohibits an individual from texting while driving (Sec. 1).
- Specifies that a texting while driving infraction does not count toward violation point counts or for moving violations for insurance purposes (Sec. 1).
- Defines “texting” as reviewing or preparing a written message for transmission via a handheld electronic device (Sec. 1).
- Exempts from the provisions of this bill voice-operated and hands-free devices (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits texting while driving.
Highlights:
- Prohibits an individual from texting while driving (Sec. 1).
- Defines “texting” as reviewing or preparing a written message for transmission via a handheld electronic device (Sec. 1).
- Exempts from the provisions of this bill drivers of law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical vehicles (Sec.1).
- Exempts voice-operated and hands-free devices from the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving