SSB 3045

Topics:Transportation

Same legislation: HF 2078, SF 2248

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2020
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2020
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 12, 2020
Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2248
Next: House committee
Next: Passes the House
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2248 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2248 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

276 prohibits the use of hand-held electronic communication devices to write, send, or view electronic messages while driving a motor vehicle.276 to prohibit any use of an electronic communication device while driving. The bill defines the terms “electronic communication device” and “electronic message”. The bill exempts the use of an electronic communication device in a hands-free mode, for members of a public safety agency performing official duties, for health care professionals in the course of emergency situations, for the purpose of reporting an emergency situation, or by pressing a single button to initiate or terminate a voice communication.

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276 a moving violation. Under current law, a moving violation can be considered for purposes of administrative suspension of a driver’s license or to establish habitual offender status.276 remains $30.482A, if the violation causes a serious injury, a court could impose an additional fine of $500 or suspend the person’s driver’s license for not more than days, or both. If the violation causes a death, a court could impose an additional fine of $1,000 or suspend the person’s driver’s license for not more than 180 days, or both.276 as amended by the bill.

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Senate subcommittee

Named January 21, 2020. On January 29, 2020 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Fiscal note

White Black Hispanic Asian Nat. Am. 276 Convictions by EthnicityFY 2020* FY 2021* FY 2022 General Fund Penalty Revenue 31,000$ 16,000$ 55,000$ Surcharge Revenue 9,000 4,000 15,000 Court Costs 62,000 31,000 110,000 Subtotal 102,000$ 51,000$ 180,000$ Other Victim Comp.

Motor Vehicle Driving, Hands-Free Device for Cell Phones · February 27, 2020

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.210 §321.276 §321.555 §707.6A §805.8A

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Lobbying

23 for · 1 against · 15 undecided · Who →

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SSB 3045Renumbered

88th General Assembly

HF 2078Cleared committeeHouse companion SF 2248Cleared committeefrom SSB 3045

Picked up later

SF 211Cleared committee89th GA SSB 1139Cleared committee89th GA HF 75Renumbered89th GA

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