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Cellular Phones and Driving Regulations

Status: Enacted - Act No. 665
Date of Last Action: 07/01/2008 - Enacted*
Author: Quinn (R)
Summary: Prohibits text messaging while operating a motor vehicle, prohibits any driver holding a learner's license or an intermediate license from using a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle.

History:
03/19/2008 - PREFILED.
03/26/2008 - To SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC WORKS.
03/31/2008 - INTRODUCED.
03/31/2008 - To SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC WORKS.
04/28/2008 - From SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC WORKS: Reported with amendment.
04/29/2008 - Committee amendment adopted on SENATE floor.
04/29/2008 - Ordered Engrossed.
05/06/2008 - Amended on SENATE floor.
05/06/2008 - Ordered Reengrossed.
05/06/2008 - Passed SENATE. *****To HOUSE.
05/08/2008 - To HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC WORKS.
06/09/2008 - From HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC WORKS: Reported with amendment.
06/09/2008 - Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
06/10/2008 - Reported from the Legislative Bureau without amendments.
06/11/2008 - Committee amendment adopted on HOUSE floor.
06/19/2008 - Passed HOUSE. *****To SENATE for concurrence.
06/20/2008 - SENATE concurred in HOUSE amendments.
06/22/2008 - Ordered Enrolled.
06/23/2008 - *****To GOVERNOR.
07/01/2008 - Signed by GOVERNOR.
07/02/2008 - Act No. 665

Location

LA
United States

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