6/8/05-A bill that would have required drivers to keep their hands off the phone has died.
HB2159, sponsored by Rep. Tom Prezelski, D-Tucson, remained in committees when the session ended in May, effectively killing the bill for the year.
The bill called for banning hand-held cell phone use while driving. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” device would still have been permitted.
A driver stopped for using a hand-held phone could have been fined up to $200. It exempted emergency calls.

1/26/05-Rep. Tom Prezelski, D-Tucson, has sponsored a bill that would require drivers to keep their hands off the phone.
HB2159 would ban hand-held cell phone use while driving. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” device would still be permitted.
Under the bill, a driver stopped for using a hand-held phone could be fined up to $200. It would exempt emergency calls.
It has been sent to the House Judiciary, Transportation and Rules committees. For House bill status, call (602) 926-4221.