Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that prohibits the use of electronic wireless communications devices to write, send, or read a text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle, and establishes a fine of $20 for the first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense beginning July 1, 2008.

Highlights:

- Exempts the reading, selecting, or entering of a telephone number or name in an electronic wireless communications device for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call [sec. 2 (c)]. - Exempts emergency service professionals using electronic wireless communications devices when they are providing authorized emergency services while operating an emergency vehicle [sec. 2 (e)].

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of electronic wireless communications devices to write, send, or read a text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle, and establishes a fine of $20 for the first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense beginning July 1, 2008.

Highlights:

- Exempts the reading, selecting, or entering of a telephone number or name in an electronic wireless communications device for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call [sec. 2 (c)]. - Exempts emergency service professionals using electronic wireless communications devices when they are providing authorized emergency services while operating an emergency vehicle [sec. 2 (e)].

Full Bill Text