3/22/07-A bill has died that would have prohibited people who hold instruction permits and intermediate licenses from using hand-held and hands-free devices while driving. Violation of the ban would have been a primary offense.
Sponsored by Dawn Morrell, D-Puyallup, HB1153 was awaiting consideration on the House floor at the deadline to advance from the chamber, effectively killing it for the year. The House Transportation Committee previously approved it.
The bill would have exempted using the devices for emergency calls.

3/6/07-The House Transportation Committee approved a bill that would prohibit people who hold instruction permits and intermediate licenses from using hand-held and hands-free devices while driving. Violation of the ban would be a primary offense.
Sponsored Rep. Dawn Morrell, D-Puyallup, HB1153 would exempt using the devices for emergency calls.
The bill has been forwarded to the House floor for further consideration.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.

2/14/07-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would prohibit people who hold instruction permits and intermediate licenses from using hand-held and hands-free devices while driving. Violation of the ban would be a primary offense.
Sponsored Rep. Dawn Morrell, D-Puyallup, HB1153 would exempt using the devices for emergency calls.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.