Key Votes
HB 255 - Prohibits Texting While Driving - Key Vote
Alaska Key Votes
Stages
- May 10, 2012 Executive Signed
- April 15, 2012 Senate Bill Passed
- April 10, 2012 House Bill Passed
- Jan. 17, 2012 Introduced
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Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Signed (Executive) - May 10, 2012
Signed by Governor Sean Parnell
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (19-1) - April 15, 2012
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (34-5) - April 10, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits texting while driving.
Highlights:
- Prohibits drivers from the following while their vehicle is in motion (Sec. 1):
- Reading or typing a text message; or
- Communicating on a computer, PDA, or other device with a visual display.
- Exempts devices installed in emergency vehicles if the user of the device reasonably believes that the information on the device is necessary to respond to a health, safety, or criminal matter (Sec. 5).
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 17, 2012
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Sponsors
- Mia Costello (AK - R)
- Les S. Gara (AK - D)
- Carl J. Gatto (AK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Max F. Gruenberg Jr. (AK - D)
- William A. 'Bill' Thomas Jr. (AK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Chris S. Tuck (AK - D)
- Peggy Wilson (AK - R)
Co-sponsors
- Berta Gardner (AK - D) (Out Of Office)
- Lindsey S. Holmes (AK - D)
- Elizabeth J. 'Beth' Kerttula (AK - D)
- James F. 'Pete' Petersen (AK - D) (Out Of Office)
