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H 147 - Primary Seat Belt Enforcement - Key Vote
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Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (104-40) - April 15, 2009 (Key vote)
Title: Primary Seat Belt Enforcement
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that provides for the primary enforcement of the safety belt law and places restrictions on drivers under the age of 18 that include driving at night and using a wireless telephone while driving.
Highlights:
-Restricts driving for those with a junior operator's license between the hours of 1am and 5am [Sec. 3(c)].
-Prevents the usage of wireless telephones and handheld electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle for person under 18 [Sec. 4(d)].
-Repeals secondary enforcement of safety belt law in favor of primary enforcement of the law [Sec. 6(a)].
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Feb. 4, 2009
Title: Primary Seat Belt Enforcement
Sponsors
- Andrew Patrick 'Andy' Donaghy (VT - R)
- Maxine Jo Grad (VT - D)
- Martha P. Heath (VT - D)
- Willem W. Jewett (VT - D)
- Kathleen C. Keenan (VT - D)
- Thomas F. 'Tom' Koch (VT - D)
- William J. 'Bill' Lippert Jr. (VT - D)
- Ann P. Manwaring (VT - D)
- Richard J. Marek (VT - D)
- Linda J. Martin (VT - D)
- Patricia A. 'Pat' McDonald (VT - R) (Out Of Office)
- Sue M. Minter (VT - D) (Out Of Office)
- Kathy Pellett (VT - D) (Out Of Office)
- David E. 'Dave' Potter (VT - D)
- Ann D. Pugh (VT - D)
- Donna G. Sweaney (VT - D)
