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Cell Phone Use (WV H 2621)

Status: Failed - Adjourned - Conference Committee
Date of Last Action: 04/09/2009*
Author: Guthrie (D)
Summary: Prohibits the use of cell phone and text-messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle except when using a hands-free device or in the case of an emergency.

History:
02/18/2009 - INTRODUCED.
02/18/2009 - To HOUSE Committee on ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION.
02/26/2009 - From HOUSE Committee on ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION: Do pass.
02/26/2009 - To HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY.
03/24/2009 - From HOUSE Committee on JUDICIARY: Do pass as substituted.
03/26/2009 - Amended on HOUSE floor.
03/27/2009 - Passed HOUSE. *****To SENATE.
03/30/2009 - To SENATE Committee on JUDICIARY.
04/08/2009 - From SENATE Committee on JUDICIARY: Do pass as amended.
04/09/2009 - Amended on SENATE floor.
04/09/2009 - Passed SENATE. *****To HOUSE for concurrence.
04/10/2009 - HOUSE refused to concur in SENATE amendments.
04/11/2009 - SENATE insists on amendments.
04/11/2009 - *****To CONFERENCE Committee.

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United States

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