4/14/09-A bill has died that sought to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving – for all drivers. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” accessory would still have been permitted.
Sponsored by Sen. Kim Hendren, R-Gravette, SB31 remained in the Senate Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
Violations would have been secondary offenses. Offenders would have faced fines up to $100. An exception would have been made for emergency calls. Of particular interest to truckers, CB radios also were exempted.

1/16/09-A bill in the Senate Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee would ban hand-held cell phone use while driving – for all drivers. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” accessory would still be permitted.
Sponsored by Sen. Kim Hendren, R-Gravette, SB31 would make violations a secondary offense. Offenders would face fines up to $100. An exception would be made for emergency calls. Of particular interest to truckers, CB radios also are exempted.
For Senate bill status, call 501-682-5951.

12/30/08-Sen. Kim Hendren, R-Gravette, prefiled a bill for consideration during the session that convenes Jan. 12 that would ban hand-held cell phone use while driving – for all drivers. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” accessory would still be permitted.
SB31 would make violations a secondary offense. Offenders would face fines up to $100. An exception would be made for emergency calls. Of particular interest to truckers, CB radios also are exempted.
For Senate bill status, call 501-682-5951.