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 Reporting 292 bills to 3/22/2006
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WARRANTIES WIRELESS DEVICES & SERVICE

ELECTRONICS IN VEHICLES
Alaska Back to Top
AK H 12    Televisions and Monitors in Motor Vehicles
Gruenberg (D)
HOUSE

Relates to televisions and monitors in motor vehicles.

3/22/2006   Reconsidered by HOUSE.
3/22/2006   Reconsidered by HOUSE.
3/22/2006   Reconsidered by HOUSE.
Alabama Back to Top
AL H 561    Television and Pornography
Glover (R)
House Judiciary Committee

Prohibits a television or other video or electronic displayof pornography in a motor vehicle if it can be seen by anyperson outside the vehicle; provides penalties and inconnection therewith would have as its purpose or effect therequirement of a new or increased expenditure of local fundswithin the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution ofAlabama of 1901.

2/2/2006   INTRODUCED.
2/2/2006   To HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY.
Arizona Back to Top
AZ H 2099    Cellular Phone Use
Prezelski (D)
House Transportation Committee

Relates to the use of cellular telephones while driving.

1/11/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
1/11/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onJUDICIARY.
1/11/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onCOMMERCE.
1/11/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onRULES.
1/11/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
1/11/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onJUDICIARY.
1/11/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onCOMMERCE.
1/11/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onRULES.
AZ H 2300    Cellular Phone Use
Garcia (D)
House Transportation Committee

Concerns cellular telephone use while driving; concernsminors.

1/17/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
1/17/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onJUDICIARY.
1/17/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onCOMMERCE.
1/17/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onRULES.
1/17/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
1/17/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onJUDICIARY.
1/17/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onCOMMERCE.
1/17/2006   Additionally referred to HOUSE Committee onRULES.
California Back to Top
CA S 433    Personal Information: Drivers Licenses
Simitian (D)
Assembly Business and Professions Committee

Requires a business to obtain the express consent of theholder to swipe or electronically read the information storedelectronically in a driver''s license or identification cardissued by the Department of Motor Vehicles using anyelectronic device for verification and other specifiedpurposes.

5/11/2005   From HOUSE Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY: Reportedwithout recommendation.
5/11/2005   From HOUSE Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY: Reportedwithout recommendation.
5/11/2005   From HOUSE Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY: Reportedwithout recommendation.
2/16/2006   INTRODUCED.
2/16/2006   To JOINT Committee on JUDICIARY.DE H 128 PRIMARY SPONSOR: Hudson (R)TITLE: Rules of the Road
2/16/2006   INTRODUCED.
2/16/2006   To JOINT Committee on JUDICIARY.DE H 128 PRIMARY SPONSOR: Hudson (R)TITLE: Rules of the Road
2/16/2006   INTRODUCED.
2/16/2006   To JOINT Committee on JUDICIARY.DE H 128 PRIMARY SPONSOR: Hudson (R)TITLE: Rules of the Road
3/21/2006   In ASSEMBLY Committee on BUSINESS ANDPROFESSIONS: Not heard.CT H 5214 INTRODUCER: Joint Committee on JudiciaryTITLE: Hand Held Mobile Telephones
3/21/2006   In ASSEMBLY Committee on BUSINESS ANDPROFESSIONS: Not heard.CT H 5214 INTRODUCER: Joint Committee on JudiciaryTITLE: Hand Held Mobile Telephones
3/21/2006   In ASSEMBLY Committee on BUSINESS ANDPROFESSIONS: Not heard.CT H 5214 INTRODUCER: Joint Committee on JudiciaryTITLE: Hand Held Mobile Telephones
CA S 681    Transportation: Pedestrian Access
Simitian (D)
SENATE

Deletes expressways from specified provisions authorizing theDepartment of Transportation and local authorities torestrict or prohibit pedestrian access. Deletes theprovisions requiring findings to be made, and city approval,in order to prohibit or restrict pedestrian access to acounty freeway.

2/1/2006   Died on File.
District of Columbia Back to Top
DC B 61    Distracted Driving and Driving Privileges
Schwartz (R)
Chaptered

Amends, on an emergency basis, due to Congressional review,the Distracted Driving Safety Act of 2004; clarifies that nopoints shall be assessed for a violation of the act that doesnot contribute to an accident.

2/18/2005   Signed by MAYOR. Expires: 04/29/2005
2/18/2005   Assigned Act Number 16
Georgia Back to Top
GA H 963    Rules of the Road
Walker Le (R)
House Motor Vehicles Committee

Relates to miscellaneous provisions of rules of the road, soas to change certain provisions relating to drivers toexercise due care and allowance for proper use of radios andmobile telephones; to prohibit operation of motor vehicles bypersons less than 17 years of age while using mobiletelephones or similar communications devices; to repealconflicting laws.

2/21/2006   To HOUSE Committee on MOTOR VEHICLES.
2/21/2006   To HOUSE Committee on MOTOR VEHICLES.
2/21/2006   To HOUSE Committee on MOTOR VEHICLES.
GA S 188    Rules of the Road
Thompson C (D)
Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security

Relates to miscellaneous provisions of uniform rules of theroad; prohibits the use of devices containing video screensdisplaying moving pictures visible to the operator of anymoving motor vehicle.

2/15/2005   INTRODUCED.
2/15/2005   To SENATE Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELANDSECURITY.
2/15/2005   INTRODUCED.
2/15/2005   To SENATE Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELANDSECURITY.
2/15/2005   INTRODUCED.
2/15/2005   To SENATE Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELANDSECURITY.
Hawaii Back to Top
HI H 1813    Motor Vehicle Safety
Souki (D)
House Finance Committee

Requires all motor vehicles with gross vehicular weightratings of 6,000 pounds or more to be equipped with rearviewcameras; relates to motor vehicle safety.

12/2/2005   The 23rd State Legislature Adjourned - 05/05/2005- Carried Over to The 23rd State Legislature -Second Session.
12/2/2005   The 23rd State Legislature Adjourned - 05/05/2005- Carried Over to The 23rd State Legislature -Second Session.
12/2/2005   The 23rd State Legislature Adjourned - 05/05/2005- Carried Over to The 23rd State Legislature -Second Session.
1/20/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.HI H 2217 AUTHOR: Souki (D)TITLE: Motor Vehicles
1/20/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.HI H 2217 AUTHOR: Souki (D)TITLE: Motor Vehicles
1/20/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.HI H 2217 AUTHOR: Souki (D)TITLE: Motor Vehicles
1/27/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.HI H 3042 AUTHOR: Harbin (D)TITLE: Emergency Physicians Fund
1/27/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.HI H 3042 AUTHOR: Harbin (D)TITLE: Emergency Physicians Fund
1/27/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.HI H 3042 AUTHOR: Harbin (D)TITLE: Emergency Physicians Fund
1/30/2006   To HOUSE Committee on HEALTH.HI H 3142 AUTHOR: Arakaki (D)TITLE: Trauma Care
1/30/2006   To HOUSE Committee on HEALTH.HI H 3142 AUTHOR: Arakaki (D)TITLE: Trauma Care
1/30/2006   To HOUSE Committee on HEALTH.HI H 3142 AUTHOR: Arakaki (D)TITLE: Trauma Care
2/13/2006   In HOUSE. Read second time.
2/13/2006   To HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY.HI H 2649 AUTHOR: Stevens (R)TITLE: Motor Vehicles
2/13/2006   In HOUSE. Read second time.
2/13/2006   To HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY.HI H 2649 AUTHOR: Stevens (R)TITLE: Motor Vehicles
2/13/2006   In HOUSE. Read second time.
2/13/2006   To HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY.HI H 2649 AUTHOR: Stevens (R)TITLE: Motor Vehicles
3/17/2006   In SENATE. Read second time. Committeeamendment adopted. Senate Draft 1.
3/17/2006   To SENATE Committee on WAYS AND MEANS.HI S 1034 COMPANION: HI H 299AUTHOR: Chun Oakland (D)TITLE: Traffic Safety
3/17/2006   In SENATE. Read second time. Committeeamendment adopted. Senate Draft 1.
3/17/2006   To SENATE Committee on WAYS AND MEANS.HI S 1034 COMPANION: HI H 299AUTHOR: Chun Oakland (D)TITLE: Traffic Safety
3/17/2006   In SENATE. Read second time. Committeeamendment adopted. Senate Draft 1.
3/17/2006   To SENATE Committee on WAYS AND MEANS.HI S 1034 COMPANION: HI H 299AUTHOR: Chun Oakland (D)TITLE: Traffic Safety
HI H 88    Cellular Phones Use
Souki (D)
Died

Bans the use of hand held cellular phones while driving.

12/2/2005   The 23rd State Legislature Adjourned - 05/05/2005- Carried Over to The 23rd State Legislature -Second Session.
HI S 20    Mobile Telephones
Chun Oakland (D)
SENATE

Prohibits drivers from utilizing mobile phones while drivingunless the phone can be operated hands-free.

12/2/2005   The 23rd State Legislature Adjourned - 05/05/2005- Carried Over to The 23rd State Legislature -Second Session.
HI S 2456    Motor Vehicles
Inouye (D)
House Judiciary Committee

Permits motor vehicle backup warning beepers to be disabledbetween 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. if the vehicle''s driver isassisted by another person while reversing; relates to motorvehicles.

1/30/2006   To SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION ANDGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
3/17/2006   In HOUSE. Read second time. Committee amendmentadopted. House Draft 1.
3/17/2006   To HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY.HI S 2695 AUTHOR: Chun Oakland (D)TITLE: Inattention to Driving
HI S 2695    Inattention to Driving
Chun Oakland (D)
Senate Transportation and Government Operations

Prohibits drivers from using cellular phones while operatinga motor vehicle; relates to inattention to driving.

1/30/2006   To SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION ANDGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Iowa Back to Top
IA H 2033    The Use Of A Cellular Telephone
Swaim (D)
House Transportation Committee

Relates to the use of a cellular telephone by a motor vehicleoperator with an instruction permit or intermediate driver''slicense issued under the graduated driver licensing programand making penalties applicable.

1/18/2006   In HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION: Subcommittee assignments: Tjepkes, Bukta,Rassmussen.
1/18/2006   In HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION: Subcommittee assignments: Tjepkes, Bukta,Rassmussen.
IA H 2197    Eluding A Law Enforcement Vehicle
Hutter (R)
House Judiciary Committee

Relates to eluding a law enforcement vehicle at high speed byproviding for imposition of a civil penalty against the owneror the driver of a vehicle identified on film.

1/31/2006   INTRODUCED.
1/31/2006   To SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.IA SSB 3168 AUTHOR: Senate Judiciary CommitteeTITLE: Motor Vehicles
2/2/2006   In HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY: Subcommitteeassignments: Hutter, R. Olson and J.R. VanFossen.IA SSB 3053 AUTHOR: Senate Transportation CommitteeTITLE: Driver Guidelines
2/14/2006   INTRODUCED.
2/14/2006   To SENATE Committee on JUDICIARY.
2/14/2006   In SENATE Committee on JUDICIARY: Subcommitteeassignments: Kreiman, McKibben, Brunkhurst,Schoenjahn.
IA SSB 3168    Motor Vehicles
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee

Addresses the safe operation of motor vehicles by minors;prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones by certaindrivers under eighteen years of age; establishes criminal andcivil liability for providing alcoholic beverages to personsunder legal age; provides for an identification number onkegs of beer.

2/14/2006   INTRODUCED.
2/14/2006   To SENATE Committee on JUDICIARY.
2/14/2006   In SENATE Committee on JUDICIARY: Subcommitteeassignments: Kreiman, McKibben, Brunkhurst,Schoenjahn.
Illinois Back to Top
IL H 4616    Firearm Authorization Card
Saviano (R)
House Rules Committee

Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, PrivateSecurity, and Locksmith Act of 2004. Replaces references tofirearm authorization card with firearm control cardthroughout the Act. Removes the provision that allows aperson who meets certain qualifications to receive a licenseas a private alarm contractor without having passed therequired examination. Provides that the Department may issuea temporary firearm control card.

5/13/2005   Rereferred to HOUSE Committee on RULES.
5/13/2005   Rereferred to HOUSE Committee on RULES.
1/12/2006   INTRODUCED.
1/12/2006   To HOUSE Committee on RULES.IL S 1485 SPONSOR: del Valle (D)TITLE: Visual Media in Vehicles
1/12/2006   INTRODUCED.
1/12/2006   To HOUSE Committee on RULES.IL S 1485 SPONSOR: del Valle (D)TITLE: Visual Media in Vehicles
IL H 563    Cellular Phone Use While Driving
Rita (D)
House Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a personunder the age of 19 years may not use a cellular or othermobile telephone while driving. Provides that the provisiondoes not apply to specified communications regardingemergency situations. Provides that a violation is a pettyoffense punishable by a fine of $100.

3/10/2005   Rereferred to HOUSE Committee on RULES.
IL H 960    Vehicle Visual Media Technology
Berrios (D)
Chaptered

Amends the Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may notoperate a motor vehicle if a television receiver, videomonitor, television or video screen or other means ofdisplaying a television broadcast or video signal thatproduces entertainment or business applications is operatingand located at any point visible to the driver. Createsexceptions for GPS, mapping displays and television-typeequipment for traffic engineering studies.

7/12/2005   Signed by GOVERNOR.
7/12/2005   Public Act No. 94-185
7/12/2005   Signed by GOVERNOR.
7/12/2005   Public Act No. 94-185
IL S 210    Driving and Wireless Phone Use
Cullerton (D)
Chaptered

Amends the Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who holds aninstruction permit or a graduated license may not use awireless phone while driving a vehicle. Provides that theprohibition does not apply to use of a wireless phone tocontact a law enforcement agency, health care provider, oremergency services agency for emergency purposes. Providesthat a person under 18 years of age holding an instructionalpermit may not drive while using a wireless phone except foremergency calls.

7/15/2005   Signed by GOVERNOR.
7/15/2005   Public Act No. 94-240
IL S 2745    Fingerprint Vender Licensing
Demuzio (D)
House Registration and Regulation Committee

Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, PrivateSecurity, and Locksmith Act of 2004. Changes the short titleto the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security,Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004 and makesconforming changes in various other Acts. Adds provisions tothe Act requiring the licensure of fingerprint vendors.Amends provisions regarding live scan fingerprints andtraining requirements.

2/2/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.KS S 344 AUTHOR: Journey (R)TITLE: School Crossing Guard Authorization
2/2/2006   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.KS S 344 AUTHOR: Journey (R)TITLE: School Crossing Guard Authorization
3/16/2006   To HOUSE Committee on REGISTRATION & REGULATION.KS H 2805 AUTHOR: House Transportation CommitteeTITLE: Historic Military Vehicles
3/16/2006   To HOUSE Committee on REGISTRATION & REGULATION.KS H 2805 AUTHOR: House Transportation CommitteeTITLE: Historic Military Vehicles
3/20/2006   Failed to pass HOUSE.
3/20/2006   Failed to pass HOUSE.
3/21/2006   SENATE refused to concur in HOUSE amendments.
3/21/2006   *****To CONFERENCE Committee.KS S 346 AUTHOR: Journey (R)TITLE: Television in a Moving Vehicle
3/21/2006   SENATE refused to concur in HOUSE amendments.
3/21/2006   *****To CONFERENCE Committee.KS S 346 AUTHOR: Journey (R)TITLE: Television in a Moving Vehicle
Kansas Back to Top
KS H 2216    Traffic Regulation
House Transportation Committee
House Transportation Committee

Regulates traffic; restricts the use of wireless telephoneswhile driving.

1/31/2005   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
Kentucky Back to Top
KY BR 76    Wireless Communication Device
Marcotte (R)
HOUSE

Defines the term "wireless communication device"; prohibitsthe use of wireless communication device by the operator of amotor vehicle; provides limited exceptions.

1/3/2006   Assigned HOUSE Bill No. 9.
1/3/2006   Assigned HOUSE Bill No. 9.
Louisiana Back to Top
LA H 305    Motor Vehicle
Faucheux (D)
House Judiciary Committee

Requires that law enforcement vehicles be equipped withglobal positioning devices.

3/2/2006   In JOINT Committee on TRANSPORTATION: Set asidefor Study.
3/2/2006   In JOINT Committee on TRANSPORTATION: Set asidefor Study.
3/2/2006   In JOINT Committee on TRANSPORTATION: Set asidefor Study.
3/14/2006   PREFILED.
3/14/2006   To HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY.MA H 2094 FILED AS: MA HD 2270AUTHOR: Leary (D)TITLE: Driver Television Screen Ban
3/14/2006   PREFILED.
3/14/2006   To HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY.MA H 2094 FILED AS: MA HD 2270AUTHOR: Leary (D)TITLE: Driver Television Screen Ban
3/14/2006   PREFILED.
3/14/2006   To HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY.MA H 2094 FILED AS: MA HD 2270AUTHOR: Leary (D)TITLE: Driver Television Screen Ban
Maine Back to Top
ME LR 1649    Cell Phone Limitation
Cressey (R)
Legislature

Limits use of cell phones and other handheld devices whileoperating a motor vehicle.

1/3/2005   FILED.
ME LR 177    Cellular Phone Restriction of use
Pelletier-Simps (D)
Legislature

Bans the use of handheld cellular telephones while operatinga motor vehicle.

2/1/2005   Assigned House Paper number 401 and LD 525.
ME LR 285    Handheld Cellular Phones
Hogan (D)
Legislature

Bans the use of handheld cellular phones by the driver of amotor vehicle.

1/3/2005   FILED.
Michigan Back to Top
MI H 5053    Handheld Cellular Device
Stewart (R)
House Transportation Committee

Prohibits the use of a handheld cellular device while drivingin most circumstances.

7/13/2005   INTRODUCED.
7/13/2005   To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
MI H 5133    Driving While Talking
Law D (R)
Senate Technology and Energy Committee

Prohibits use of cell phones while driving by those ingraduated license program.

10/25/2005   To SENATE Committee on TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY.
MI S 737    Cell Phones
Thomas (D)
Senate Technology and Energy Committee

Prohibits use of cellphone while in left lane.

11/9/2005   Withdrawn from SENATE Committee onTRANSPORTATION.
11/9/2005   To SENATE Committee on TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY.
Mississippi Back to Top
MS H 325    Television
Brown (D)
Died

Television; prohibit installation or use in motor vehicle ifpositioned in driver''s view.

1/31/2006   Died in committee.
1/31/2006   Died in committee.
1/31/2006   Died in committee.
MS H 382    Cellular Phones
Smith F (D)
Died

Cellular phones; create misdemeanor offense of causingaccident while using.

1/31/2006   Died in committee.
1/31/2006   Died in committee.
North Carolina Back to Top
NC H 1104    Phone Use While Driving
McAllister (D)
House Judiciary III Committee

Makes using a mobile phone unlawful while driving a motorvehicle on a public street or highway.

2/10/2005   INTRODUCED.
2/10/2005   To SENATE Committee on JUDICIARY II.
5/18/2005   From HOUSE Committee on PUBLIC UTILITIES: Reported without prejudice.
5/18/2005   Re-referred to HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY III.NC S 102 AUTHOR: Brock (R)TITLE: No Cell Phone Usage By Drivers
Nebraska Back to Top
NE L 1031    Environmental Protection
Preister (NP)
Natural Resources Committee

Relates to environmental protection; adopts the Disposal ofElectronic Devices Act; provides for a civil penalty; createsa fund; provides for a system of shared responsibility forcollection and recycling of covered electronic devices.

1/12/2006   To LEGISLATIVE Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES.NE L 1108 AUTHOR: Cudaback (NP)TITLE: Rules of the Road
1/12/2006   To LEGISLATIVE Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES.NE L 1108 AUTHOR: Cudaback (NP)TITLE: Rules of the Road
1/19/2006   To LEGISLATIVE Committee on JUDICIARY.
1/19/2006   To LEGISLATIVE Committee on JUDICIARY.
NE L 621    Motor Vehicles
Redfield (NP)
Judiciary Committee

Relates to motor vehicles; provides for a rebuttablepresumption of negligence for use of a mobile telephone asprescribed; harmonizes provisions; repeals the originalsections.

6/3/2005   99th Legislature -- First Regular Session
New Hampshire Back to Top
NH H 165    Young Driver Cellular Telephone Use
Scanlon (R)
HOUSE

Prohibits a youth operator from using any type of cellulartelephone while driving a motor vehicle on a public way.

2/9/2005   Committee report adopted on HOUSE floor.
NH LSR 2121    Hand Held Mobile Telephones
Johnson P (D)
HOUSE

Prohibits the use of hand held mobile telephones by drivers.

1/5/2006   Assigned Bill Number: hb 1270
NH LSR 2987    Cell Phone Use By Drivers
Hunter (R)
Withdrawn

Prohibits cell phone use by drivers of moving motor vehicles.

10/12/2005   Withdrawn from further consideration.
New Jersey Back to Top
NJ A 1129    Hands Free Wireless Phones
Azzolina (R)
ASSEMBLY

Permits use of hands-free wireless phones in moving vehicles.

2/5/2004   Withdrawn from further consideration.
NJ A 3240    Wireless Phones
Dancer (R)
ASSEMBLY

Concerns penalty for use of wireless phone while driving.

9/30/2004   From ASSEMBLY Committee on TRANSPORTATION ascombined. For further actions see A 3299/A 3242.
NJ A 3242    Wireless Phones
Wolfe (R)
ASSEMBLY

Concerns penalty for use of wireless phone while driving.

9/30/2004   From ASSEMBLY Committee on TRANSPORTATION ascombined. For further actions see A 3299/A 3240.
NJ A 3299    Wireless Phone Use Fine
Wisniewski (D)
ASSEMBLY

Establishes fine of $150 for use of hand-held wirelesstelephones in motor vehicles under certain circumstances.

9/30/2004   From ASSEMBLY Committee on TRANSPORTATION assubstituted.
NJ A 965    No Use of Car Phone While Driving
Chatzidakis (R)
Assembly Transportation Committee

Prohibits use of car phone while driving.

1/13/2004   INTRODUCED.
1/13/2004   To ASSEMBLY Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
NJ S 1784    Prohibition of Use Of Cell Phones by Bicyclists
Palaia (R)
Senate Law and Public Safety and Veterans''

Prohibits use of hand-held wireless telephones by bicyclistswhile riding on public roads.

9/27/2004   INTRODUCED.
9/27/2004   To SENATE Committee on LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY ANDVETERANS AFFAIRS.
NJ S 1874    Unlawful Use of Mobile Telephone While Driving
Palaia (R)
SENATE

Makes unlawful use of a hand-held wireless telephone whileoperating a motor vehicle a primary offense.

12/1/2005   From SENATE Committee on LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY assubstituted.
NJ S 1893    Penalty for Use of Wireless Phone While Driving
Singer (R)
Senate Law and Public Safety and Veterans''

Concerns penalty for use of wireless phone while driving.

10/4/2004   INTRODUCED.
10/4/2004   To SENATE Committee on LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY ANDVETERANS AFFAIRS.
NJ S 2306    Wireless Phones Use While Driving
Ciesla (R)
Senate Law and Public Safety and Veterans''

Concerns penalty for use of wireless phone while driving.

2/3/2005   INTRODUCED.
2/3/2005   To SENATE Committee on LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY ANDVETERANS AFFAIRS.
New York Back to Top
NY A 1249    No Mobile Telephone Use by Bicyclists on Highways
Dinowitz (D)
Assembly Transportation Committee

Prohibits the use of a mobile telephone while operating abicycle upon a public highway, bicycle lane or roadway;provides an exception for emergency calls and hands-freemobile telephones; prohibits local governments fromregulating the use of a mobile telephone by bicycleoperators; provides for the repeal of certain provisions uponexpiration thereof.

1/19/2005   INTRODUCED.
1/19/2005   To ASSEMBLY Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
NY A 1645    No Display Of Sexual Material In Vehicles
Ortiz (D)
Assembly Codes Committee

Creates the crime of display of sexual material in a vehiclewhile on display in a public place.

1/21/2005   INTRODUCED.
1/21/2005   To ASSEMBLY Committee on CODES.
NY A 23    Cellular Telephones Use While Operating Motor
Ortiz (D)
Assembly Transportation Committee

Prohibits the use of a cellular or wireless telephone whileoperating a motor vehicle except for the sole purpose ofobtaining emergency assistance under certain circumstances;provides for civil fines for violations.

1/5/2005   INTRODUCED.
1/5/2005   To ASSEMBLY Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
NY A 3917    Motor Vehicle Video Equipment
Peralta (D)
Assembly Transportation Committee

Permits the use of certain television or video equipment in amotor vehicle; allows use of mobile digital terminals oncertain emergency vehicles.

2/7/2005   INTRODUCED.
2/7/2005   To ASSEMBLY Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
2/7/2005   INTRODUCED.
2/7/2005<