HB 34 - Banning Text Messaging While Driving - New Hampshire Key Vote
Ruth Ginsburg voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- April 8, 2009
- House Bill Passed
- March 24, 2009
- Introduced
- Jan. 7, 2009
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Stage Details
Title: Banning Text Messaging While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
This bill prohibits writing a text message and using 2 hands to type on or operate an electronic or telecommunications device while driving.
Highlights:
-Clarifies that a person does not write a message when he or she reads, selects, or enters a phone number or name in a wireless communications device for the purpose of making a phone call (Sec. 1). -Imposes a fine of $100 for a violation of this law (Sec. 1). -Takes effect January 1, 2010 (Sec. 2).
Title: Banning Text Messaging While Driving