Key Votes
SF 65 - Ban on Texting While Driving - Key Vote
Wyoming Key Votes
Stages
Family
Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Technology and Communication
- Transportation
Stage Details
Legislation - Bill Failed (Senate) (13-17) - Jan. 28, 2009 (Key vote)
Title: Ban on Texting While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits drivers with restricted licenses or permits from using electronic wireless communication devices for any purposes (including text-messaging or emailing) while driving.
Highlights:
-Exempts from the prohibition the use of an electronic communication device to contact an emergency response vehicle (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 15, 2009
Title: Ban on Texting While Driving
Sponsors
- Floyd A. Esquibel (WY - D)
- Debbie Healy Hammons (WY - D) (Out Of Office)
- Peter S. 'Pete' Illoway (WY - R) (Out Of Office)
- Del McOmie (WY - R) (Out Of Office)
- Mary A. Throne (WY - D)
- Michael J. Von Flatern (WY - R)
