S.280 (Act 150)

An act relating to prohibiting texting, prohibiting use of portable electronic devices by junior operators, and primary seatbelt enforcement for persons under 18.

Sponsors:

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2010 - Signed by Governor on June 1, 2010

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2009 - 2010 Legislative Session
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
10:30 AM

S.280 - An act relating to prohibiting texting, prohibiting use of portable electronic devices by junior operators, and primary seatbelt enforcement for persons under 18.

Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Norman James, Manager, Project RoadSafe, Department of Labor
John Flannigan, Lt., Vermont Department of Public Safety
Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
Ethan "Skip" Allen, Vermont Youth Safety Coucil
Steve Benard, Vermont's Sheriff's Association
Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

S.280 - An act relating to prohibiting texting, prohibiting use of portable electronic devices by junior operators, and primary seatbelt enforcement for persons under 18.

Public Hearing in Senate Chamber

Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Courtney Vanklleeck, Student, Colchester High School
Ken Perrott, Teacher, Colchester High School
Elise Crowley, Student, Colchester High School
Diana Marchessault, Student, Colchester High School
Dale Hackette, Consumer Advocate, Barre
Tom Williams, Executive Director, American Automobile Association of Vermont
Lawrence McLiverty, SADD
Rep. Kurt Wright, Burlington
Eva Greene, Citizen
Arthur Sanborn, Executive Director, RDC Lamoille County
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
11:00 AM

S.280 - An act relating to prohibiting texting, prohibiting use of portable electronic devices by junior operators, and primary seatbelt enforcement for persons under 18.

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
9:30 AM

S.280 - An act relating to prohibiting texting, prohibiting use of portable electronic devices by junior operators, and primary seatbelt enforcement for persons under 18.

Witnesses will also testify on the issues of hands-free phone use while driving and primary enforcement of seat-belt use

Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
Norman James, Manager, Department of Labor
Thomas Williams, AAA
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.280 - An act relating to prohibiting texting, prohibiting use of portable electronic devices by junior operators, and primary seatbelt enforcement for persons under 18.

Amendments by House members to S. 280

Rep. Leigh Larocque
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
11:00 AM

S.280 - An act relating to prohibiting texting, prohibiting use of portable electronic devices by junior operators, and primary seatbelt enforcement for persons under 18.

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council