4/17/06-A bill died that would have prohibited drivers from doing a lot of things while behind the wheel.
Under LB1108, sponsored by Sen. Jim Cudaback of Riverdale, everything from applying makeup to viewing an iPod could have resulted in a $1,000 fine for offenders.
Drivers also would have been forbidden from personal grooming, interacting with pets, adjusting cargo, using any cell phone – “hands-free” or handheld – text messaging device, laptop computer, or viewing any device that can play video, such as an iPod.
Emergency calls or text messages would have been exempted, as would dashboard readouts or other displays of information about a vehicle’s operation, conduct or navigation.

2/8/06-A bill in the Judiciary Committee would prohibit drivers from doing a lot of things while behind the wheel.
Under LB1108, sponsored by Sen. Jim Cudaback of Riverdale, everything from applying makeup to viewing an iPod could result in a $1,000 fine for offenders.
Drivers also would be forbidden from personal grooming, interacting with pets, adjusting cargo, using any cell phone, “hands-free” or handheld, text messaging device, laptop, or view any device that can play video, such as an iPod.
Emergency calls or text messages would be exempted, as would dashboard readouts or other displays of information about a vehicle’s operation, conduct or navigation.
For bill status, call (402) 471-0769. In Nebraska, call 1-800-742-7456.