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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
| Date |
02/14/2019 |
| Attendance |
| Donovan |
X |
| Foote |
* |
| Hisey |
X |
| Priola |
* |
| Scott |
X |
| Pettersen |
X |
| Winter |
X |
| X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call |
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| Time |
10:01:43 AM to 10:14:59 AM |
| Place |
SCR 352 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Senator Winter |
| This Report was prepared by |
Jessika Shipley |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB19-012 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
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SB19-012 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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10:03:50 AM |
Senator Court introduced Senate Bill 19-012. Under current law, drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using a mobile electronic device while driving, while drivers over 18 are prohibited from texting and driving. This bill prohibits the use of a mobile electronic device while driving for all drivers unless the driver is contacting a public safety entity, there is an emergency, or the driver is using a hands free accessory. The committee previously considered witness testimony on the bill on January 24, 2019. Senator Court distributed strike below amendment L.010 (Attachment A). She discussed the bill and the amendment.
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10:11:56 AM |
Members of the committee commented on the amendment.
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10:14:14 AM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.010 |
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| Moved |
Foote |
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| Seconded |
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Donovan |
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Foote |
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Hisey |
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Priola |
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Scott |
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Pettersen |
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Winter |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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10:14:41 AM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 19-012, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Foote |
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| Seconded |
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Donovan |
Yes |
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Foote |
Yes |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Scott |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 10:14:59 AM |
The committee adjourned. |
