Michigan 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 288 — Traffic control: violations; penalties for operating a vehicle while sending or receiving a message on an electronic wireless device; enhance. Amends secs. 320a, 602b, 602c & 732 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.320a et seq.).

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2019. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    0 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY

  2. INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RUTH JOHNSON

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (138)

138 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 288?
SB 288 is sponsored by Ruth Johnson (Republican), Kimberly LaSata, Michael MacDonald, Peter Lucido, Rosemary Bayer (Democrat), Sylvia Santana (Democrat), Paul Wojno (Democrat), Marshall Bullock, and Jim Runestad (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 288?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2019. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 288?
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