Key Votes
HB 146 - Cell Phones While Driving - Key Vote
Louisiana Key Votes
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Legislation - Referred to Committee (Senate) - May 28, 2009
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (57-41) - May 27, 2009 (Key vote)
Title: Cell Phones While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
A vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of hand-held cell phones while driving.
Highlights:
-Prohibits the use of a cell phone or other electronic communication device by a driver on a public road or highway (Sec. 1).
-Makes exceptions when communicating in an emergency situation, such as calls made to 911, a hospital, the fire department, police, or other emergency agency (Sec. 1)
-Allows for the use of hands-free attachments or features (Sec. 1).
-Prohibits text messaging while driving (Sec. 1).
-Requires that a driver be pulled over for another moving violation in order to receive a citation for using a cell phone while driving (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Introduced (House) - March 31, 2009
Title: Cell Phones While Driving
Sponsors
Co-sponsors
- Regina Ashford Barrow (LA - D)
- Stephen F. 'Steve' Carter (LA - R)
- Juan A. LaFonta (LA - D) (Out Of Office)
- Walt Leger III (LA - D)
- Karen Gaudent St Germain (LA - D)
- Charmaine L. Marchand Stiaes (LA - D) (Out Of Office)
