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• Introduced by Sen. Robert M. Tomlinson (R) on March 2, 2009, to prohibit text messaging with a handheld wireless communications device while driving.
  • Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on March 2, 2009.
    • Reported in the Senate on April 28, 2009.
• Passed 44 to 3 in the Senate on July 9, 2009, to prohibit text messaging with a handheld wireless communications device while driving.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the House on July 10, 2009.