Key Votes
SB 142 - Prohibits Texting While Driving - Key Vote
South Dakota Key Votes
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Legislation - Referred to Committee (House) - Feb. 21, 2013
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (24-9) - Feb. 19, 2013 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits texting while driving.
Highlights:
- Prohibits an individual from using a wireless communication device to write, send, or read a written message while operating a motor vehicle, except in any of the following circumstances (Sec. 1):
- The vehicle is lawfully parked;
- The device is used to contact an emergency response vehicle;
- The device is used to write, read, select, or enter a telephone number or name for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call; or
- The individual is using voice-operated or hands-free technology.
- Classifies a violation of this bill as a Class 2 misdemeanor (Sec. 1).
- Prohibits municipalities from adopting or enforcing ordinances or policies that violate the provisions of this bill (Sec. 3).
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 23, 2013
Title: Prohibits Texting While Driving
Sponsors
Co-sponsors
- James W. 'Jim' Bolin (SD - R)
- James 'Jim' Bradford (SD - D)
- Lance Carson (SD - R)
- Kristin A. Conzet (SD - R)
- Jason Frerichs (SD - D)
- Peggy Anne Gibson (SD - D)
- Spencer Hawley (SD - D)
- Troy E. Heinert (SD - D)
- Bernie P. Hunhoff (SD - D)
- J. Mark Johnston (SD - R)
- Thomas Tom Jones (SD - D)
- Patrick A. Kirschman (SD - D)
- Dan Lederman (SD - R)
- Larry James Lucas (SD - D)
- Melissa Magstadt (SD - R)
- Scott L. Parsley (SD - D)
- Ray Ring (SD - D)
- Tona Rozum (SD - R)
- Deb Soholt (SD - R)
- Karen L. Soli (SD - D)
- Billie H. Sutton (SD - D)
- Larry J. Tidemann (SD - R)
- Craig Tieszen (SD - R)
- Kathy Tyler (SD - D)
- Jim White (SD - R)
