Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 239 — Traffic control: violations; penalties for operating a vehicle while sending or receiving a message on an electronic wireless device; enhance. Amends sec. 602b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.602b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0240'23, SB 0241'23

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, 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 March 23, 2023. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · 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.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

  2. INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH BELLINO

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (140)

140 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 239?
SB 239 is sponsored by Paul Wojno (Democrat), Kevin Hertel (Democrat), Mallory McMorrow (Democrat), Darrin Camilleri (Democrat), Dayna Polehanki (Democrat), Stephanie Chang (Democrat), and Rosemary Bayer (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 239?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 23, 2023. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 239?
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