4/19/07-A bill has died that would have required drivers to possess a hands-free device in their vehicles when using a cell phone. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” accessory would still have been permitted.
Under SB6 drivers stopped for another offense who are found to be in violation of the proposed rule would have gotten off with a citation as a warning for the first offense. No penalty would have been imposed.
Additional offenses could have netted offenders fines up to $50. The bill included an exemption for emergency calls.

12/21/06-Sen. Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, has introduced a bill that would require drivers to possess a hands-free device in their vehicles when using a cell phone. Talking on a phone equipped with a "hands-free" accessory would still be permitted.
Drivers stopped for another offense who are found to be in violation of the proposed rule would get off with a citation as a warning for the first offense. No penalty would be imposed. Additional offenses could net offenders a fine up to $50. The bill includes an exemption for emergency calls.
SB6 is expected to come up for consideration during the session that begins Jan. 8.
For Senate bill status, call (501) 682-5951.