SB17-027
Increase Penalty Texting While Driving
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning an increase in the penalty for text messaging while operating a motor vehicle.
Bill Summary:
Currently, the penalty for text messaging while driving is a $50 fine and one point assessed against the violator's driver's license for a first offense and a $100 fine and one point assessed against the violator's driver's license for a second or subsequent offense. The bill increases the penalty to a $300 fine and 4 points for each offense. A driver may not be cited for text messaging while driving unless the driver was also operating the motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2017 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-027 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-027 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment H). | The motion was withdrawn. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 17-027 to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-027 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-027 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment H) to SB 17-027. | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 17-027, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
56
AYE
8
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
34
AYE
1
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2017 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/01/2017 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/01/2017 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/27/2017 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/24/2017 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/21/2017 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/21/2017 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/03/2017 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 03/21/2017 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Finance |
| 03/08/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 03/03/2017 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/02/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/28/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/16/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 02/08/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Finance |
| 01/25/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only |
| 01/11/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2017 | 279 | Increase Penalty Texting While Driving |