SB 175 is sponsored by Lombardi, V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Coyne, Conley, and Lombardo.

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Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SB 175 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - MOBILE TELEPHONE USE (Prohibits the use of a non-hands-free personal wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle, except for public safety personnel or in an emergency situation, and would provide for monetary fines for violations.)

Last action July 10, 2017 — 07/10/2017 Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 01, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
5 sponsors

5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

July 10, 2017
07/10/2017 Signed by Governor
July 05, 2017
07/05/2017 Transmitted to Governor
June 30, 2017
06/30/2017 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
June 30, 2017
06/30/2017 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/30/2017)
June 29, 2017
06/29/2017 House passed Sub A
June 29, 2017
06/29/2017 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/29/2017)
June 28, 2017
06/28/2017 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
June 28, 2017
06/28/2017 Scheduled for reconsideration (06/28/2017)
June 27, 2017
06/27/2017 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
June 24, 2017
06/24/2017 Scheduled for consideration (06/27/2017)
April 12, 2017
04/12/2017 Referred to House Judiciary
April 11, 2017
04/11/2017 Senate read and passed
April 05, 2017
04/05/2017 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/11/2017)
March 28, 2017
03/28/2017 Committee recommends passage
March 24, 2017
03/24/2017 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/28/2017)
March 22, 2017
03/22/2017 Meeting postponed (03/23/2017)
March 21, 2017
03/21/2017 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
February 01, 2017
02/01/2017 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Lombardi
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic
Coyne
Conley
Lombardo

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 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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Votes

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	10	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	23	0	0	2
Republican	2	0	0	0
Total	35	0	0	2
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

Member	Party	Vote
Lynch Prata	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
Archambault	—	Yea
Calkin	—	Yea
Cote	—	Yea
Gee	—	Yea
Goldin	—	Yea
Goodwin	—	Yea
Jabour	—	Yea
Kettle	—	Yea
Lombardo	—	Yea
McCaffrey	—	Yea
Metts	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Nesselbush	—	Yea
Seveney	—	Yea
Sheehan	—	Yea
Algiere	—	Yea
Conley	—	Yea
Coyne	—	Yea
Crowley	—	Not Voting
Doyle	—	Not Voting
Picard	—	Yea
Satchell	—	Yea
Da Ponte	—	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	33	0	0	3
Unaffiliated	30	0	0	4
Republican	5	0	0	0
Total	68	0	0	7
% of votes cast	91%	0%	0%	9%

Member	Party	Vote
Almeida	—	Yea
Amore	—	Yea
Barros	—	Not Voting
Canario	—	Yea
Coughlin	—	Not Voting
Cunha	—	Not Voting
Filippi	—	Yea
Giarrusso	—	Yea
Hearn	—	Yea
Jacquard	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Yea
Walsh	—	Yea
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
Johnston	—	Yea
Keable	—	Yea
Lancia	—	Yea
Maldonado	—	Yea
Marshall	—	Yea
McKiernan	—	Yea
Morin	—	Yea
Nardolillo	—	Yea
O'Grady	—	Yea
Regunberg	—	Yea
Ruggiero	—	Yea
Tobon	—	Yea
Vella-Wilkinson	—	Yea
Williams	—	Yea
McLaughlin	—	Yea
Mendonca	—	Yea
Nunes	—	Yea
Price	—	Not Voting
Ranglin-Vassell	—	Yea
Ucci	—	Yea
Winfield	—	Yea
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Yea
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee	Democratic	Yea
Charlene M. Lima	Democratic	Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski	Democratic	Yea
David A. Bennett	Democratic	Yea
Deborah A. Fellela	Democratic	Yea
Edith H. Ajello	Democratic	Yea
Evan P. Shanley	Democratic	Yea
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Yea
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Not Voting
Jason Knight	Democratic	Yea
John G. Edwards	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Joseph M. McNamara	Democratic	Yea
Julie A. Casimiro	Democratic	Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi	Democratic	Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian	Democratic	Not Voting
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Lauren H. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Marvin L. Abney	Democratic	Yea
Mary Duffy Messier	Democratic	Yea
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Yea
Patricia A. Serpa	Democratic	Yea
Ramon A. Perez	Democratic	Yea
Raymond A. Hull	Democratic	Yea
Robert D. Phillips	Democratic	Not Voting
Robert E. Craven, Sr.	Democratic	Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro	Democratic	Yea
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Yea
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Yea
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Yea
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Yea

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	8	0	0	2
Unaffiliated	23	0	0	2
Republican	2	0	0	0
Total	33	0	0	4
% of votes cast	89%	0%	0%	11%

Member	Party	Vote
Lynch Prata	—	Yea
Archambault	—	Yea
Conley	—	Yea
Coyne	—	Yea
Crowley	—	Yea
Gee	—	Yea
Goldin	—	Not Voting
Goodwin	—	Yea
Kettle	—	Yea
Lombardo	—	Yea
McCaffrey	—	Yea
Metts	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Nesselbush	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
Picard	—	Yea
Satchell	—	Yea
Seveney	—	Yea
Sheehan	—	Not Voting
Algiere	—	Yea
Calkin	—	Yea
Cote	—	Yea
Doyle	—	Yea
Jabour	—	Yea
Da Ponte	—	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Not Voting
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Not Voting
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

Subjects

public-safety transportation technology

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 175?: SB 175 is sponsored by Lombardi, V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Coyne, Conley, and Lombardo.
What is the current status of SB 175?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 01, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 175?: Track SB 175 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 175
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2017 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 01, 2017
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Lombardi

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