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2011 Senate Bill 756: Ban hands-on cell phone for new drivers
Public Act 592 of 2012
Introduced by Sen. Howard Walker R-Traverse City on October 13, 2011
To prohibit an individual with a temporary drivers permit or a level 1 or 2 graduated licensing status (new drivers age 17 years younger) from operating a motor vehicle while using a hands-on cell phone. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on October 13, 2011
Reported in the Senate on January 25, 2012
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Referred to the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee on January 25, 2012
Reported in the Senate on February 29, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (S3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on March 14, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 14, 2012
Received in the House on March 15, 2012
Referred to the House Transportation Committee on March 15, 2012
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on January 8, 2013