Key Votes
HB 2125 - Prohibits Texting While Driving - Key Vote
Arizona Key Votes
David Gowan, Sr. voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.
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Legislation - Bill Failed (House) (28-31) - March 5, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of a handheld wireless communication device to manually write, send, or read a written message while operating a motor vehicle, effective December 31, 2012.
- Prohibits an individual from using a handheld communication device to manually write, send, or read a written message while operating a motor vehicle, except in any of the following circumstances (Sec. 2):
- An operator of an emergency vehicle using equipment necessary for the performance of his or her duties;
- A person reading or entering a telephone number or name for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call; or
- A person operating a motor vehicle that is not in motion.
- Classifies a violation as a nonmoving civil traffic violation (Sec. 2).
- Establishes the following civil fines for violations of the prohibition (Sec. 2):
- $50 if the individual is not involved in a motor vehicle accident; and
- $200 if the individual is involved in a motor vehicle accident.
- Requires law enforcement officers to issue warnings, but not citations, for violations between January 1, 2013, and January 31, 2013 (Sec. 3).
NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (45-15) - March 5, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of a handheld wireless communication device to manually write, send, or read a written message while operating a motor vehicle, effective December 31, 2012.
- Prohibits an individual from using a handheld communication device to manually write, send, or read a written message while operating a motor vehicle, except in any of the following circumstances (Sec. 2):
- An operator of an emergency vehicle using equipment necessary for the performance of his or her duties;
- A person reading or entering a telephone number or name for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call; or
- A person operating a motor vehicle that is not in motion.
- Classifies a violation as a nonmoving civil traffic violation (Sec. 2).
- Establishes the following civil fines for violations of the prohibition (Sec. 2):
- $50 if the individual is not involved in a motor vehicle accident; and
- $200 if the individual is involved in a motor vehicle accident.
- Requires law enforcement officers to issue warnings, but not citations, for violations between January 1, 2013, and January 31, 2013 (Sec. 3).
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 11, 2012
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Sponsors
- Steve Urie (AZ - R) (Out Of Office)
Co-sponsors
- Tom Chabin (AZ - D) (Out Of Office)
- Albert A. 'Ahbihay' Hale (AZ - D)
- Justin Olson (AZ - R)
- Frank M. Pratt (AZ - R)
