6/15/10-A bill has died that sought to outlaw texting while driving.
Sponsored by Rep. Rodney Schad, R-Versailles, HB1205 also included a provision to outlaw speed cameras.
Governments in the state would have been forbidden from the use of automated speed enforcement cameras. Exceptions would have been made for cameras to be posted in construction and school zones. Warning signs would have been mandated within 50 feet of cameras.

4/19/10-A bill awaiting clearance to be considered on the House floor would outlaw texting while driving.
Sponsored by Rep. Rodney Schad, R-Versailles, HB1205 also includes a provision to outlaw speed cameras.
Governments in the state would be forbidden from the use of automated speed enforcement cameras. Exceptions would be made for cameras to be posted in construction and school zones. Warning signs would be mandated within 50 feet of cameras.
For House bill status, call 573-751-4503.

2/5/10-A bill in the House Public Safety Committee would prohibit all drivers from text messaging while at the wheel.
With certain exceptions, state law already bans those 21 years old and younger from sending messages while driving.
HB1205 is sponsored by Rep. Rodney Schad, R-Versailles. For House bill status, call 573-751-4503.

12/7/09-Rep. Rodney Schad, R-Versailles, has prefiled a bill for consideration during the 2010 regular session that would prohibit all drivers from text messaging while at the wheel.
With certain exceptions, state law already bans those 21 years old and younger from sending messages while driving.
HB1205 is awaiting assignment to committee for the session that begins Jan. 6.
For House bill status, call 573-751-4503.