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2008 SESSION

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SB 136 School buses; prohibits use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons driving.

Introduced by: Richard H. Stuart | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Wireless telecommunications devices.  Prohibits use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons operating school buses, except in emergencies, or when the vehicle is lawfully parked and for the purposes of dispatching.  Use of two-way radio devices authorized by the school bus owner, however, is permitted.  This bill is the same as HB 1218 (Bowling).

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Wireless telecommunications devices.  Prohibits use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons driving school buses, except in emergencies.  This bill is the same as HB 1218 (Bowling).

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Wireless telecommunications devices.  Prohibits use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons operating school buses, except in emergencies.