3/6/07-A bill died that sought to make it a secondary offense for novice drivers to talk on hand-held cell phones or text message while behind the wheel.
Sponsored by Rep. Kory Holdaway, R-Taylorsville, HB217 was awaiting assignment to a Senate committee when the session ended. The House previously approved it.
The bill would have allowed talking on phones equipped with a "hands-free" accessory. Emergency calls or calls made as part of job duties would have been exempted.

2/15/07-The House approved a bill that would make it a secondary offense for novice drivers to talk on hand-held cell phones or text message while behind the wheel.
Sponsored by Rep. Kory Holdaway, R-Taylorsville, HB217 would allow talking on phones equipped with a "hands-free" accessory. Emergency calls or calls made as part of job duties would be exempted.
The bill now heads to the Senate. For bill status, call (801) 538-1029.