3/13/09-A bill has died that sought to charge individuals with “driving while distracted” if they are talking on a mobile communication device, including a CB radio, and get in a wreck.
Sponsored by Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, D-Decatur, HB19 remained in the House Motor Vehicles Committee at the deadline to advance from the chamber, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have fined offenders up to $500 if they cause a wreck while chatting. Truckers and others also would have faced a loss of one point on their driver’s licenses.

1/15/09-A bill in the House Motor Vehicles Committee would charge individuals with “driving while distracted” if they are talking on a mobile communication device, including a CB radio, and get in a wreck.
Sponsored by Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, D-Decatur, HB19 would fine offenders up to $500 if they cause a wreck while chatting. Truckers and others also would face a loss of one point on their driver’s licenses.
For House bill status, call 404-656-5015.

12/17/08-Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, D-Decatur, has filed a bill for consideration during the session that starts Jan. 12 that would charge individuals with “driving while distracted” if they are talking on a mobile communication device, including a CB radio, and get in a wreck.
HB19 would fine offenders up to $500 if they cause a wreck while chatting. Truckers and others also would face a loss of one point on their driver’s licenses.
For House bill status, call 404-656-5015.