Key Votes
SB 756 - Prohibits Teens from Using Cell Phones While Driving - Key Vote
Michigan Key Votes
Maureen Stapleton voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.
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Stages
- Jan. 8, 2013 Executive Signed
- Dec. 14, 2012 House Bill Passed
- March 15, 2012 Senate Bill Passed
- Oct. 13, 2011 Introduced
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Legislation - Signed (Executive) - Jan. 8, 2013
Title: Prohibits Teens from Using Cell Phones While Driving
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (74-33) - Dec. 14, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Teens from Using Cell Phones While Driving
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits certain drivers from talking on a cell phone while driving.
- Prohibits individuals with a level 1 or 2 graduated license from talking on a cell phone while driving except when reporting:
- A traffic hazard, medical emergency, or serious road hazard;
- A situation in which the person believes his or her safety is in jeopardy; or
- A crime against another person that has occurred or seems likely to occur.
- Exempts from the provisions of this act the use of voice operated systems that are integrated in the vehicle.
- Specifies that a violation of this act is a civil infraction.
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (28-10) - March 15, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Teens from Using Cell Phones While Driving
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits certain drivers from talking on a cell phone while driving.
- Prohibits individuals with a level 1 or 2 graduated license from talking on a cell phone while driving except when reporting:
- A traffic hazard, medical emergency, or serious road hazard;
- A situation in which the person believes his or her safety is in jeopardy; or
- A crime against another person that has occurred or seems likely to occur.
- Exempts from the provisions of this act the use of voice operated systems that are integrated in the vehicle.
- Specifies that a violation of this act is a civil infraction.
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Oct. 13, 2011
Title: Prohibits Teens from Using Cell Phones While Driving
