SB 2 — Relating to the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile communication device; declaring an emergency.
Last action — In committee upon adjournment.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Renames offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device as offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile electronic device. Defines "mobile electronic device." Increases penalty for offense. Punishes by maximum fine of $2,000. Increases penalty for second conviction. Punishes by maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Increases penalty further for third or subsequent conviction. Punishes by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Permits court to suspend fine following person's first conviction if person completes distracted driving avoidance course within 120 days of sentencing. Prescribes additional minimum fines for third or subsequent conviction. Declares emergency, effective October 1, 2017.
Bill Text
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Read SB 2 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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In committee upon adjournment.
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Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.
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Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sponsors
- James Manning Jr. · Cosponsor
- Peter Courtney · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
- James Manning Jr. Democrat
Not signed on (88)
88 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 40% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Linthicum | — | Nay |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Floyd Prozanski | Democrat | Yea |
| James Manning Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Kim Thatcher | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2 do?
- Renames offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device as offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile electronic device. Defines "mobile electronic device." Increases penalty for offense. Punishes by maximum fine of $2,000. Increases penalty for second conviction. Punishes by maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Increases penalty further for third or subsequent conviction. Punishes by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Permits court to suspend fine following person's first conviction if person completes distracted driving avoidance course within 120 days of sentencing. Prescribes additional minimum fines for third or subsequent conviction. Declares emergency, effective October 1, 2017.
- Who sponsors SB 2?
- SB 2 is sponsored by James Manning Jr. (Democrat) and Peter Courtney.
- What is the current status of SB 2?
- This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 2?
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