1214.E AMS EIDE GORR 253

EHB 1214 - S AMD to S COMM AMD (TRAN S3025.4) 549

   By    Senator Eide

ADOPTED 4/13/2007

   On page 1, line 10, after "infraction." insert "A person does not send, read or write a text message when he or she reads, selects or enters a phone number or name in a wireless communications device for the purpose of making a phone call."

   On page 1, after line 21, insert the following:

   "(3) Enforcement of this section by law enforcement officers may be accomplished only as a secondary action when a driver of a motor vehicle has been detained for a suspected violation of this title or an equivalent local ordinance or some other offense.

   (4) Infractions under this act shall not become part of the driver's record under RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.120. Additionally, a finding that a person has committed a traffic infraction under this section shall not be made available to insurance companies or employers."

   Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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EFFECT: Clarifies that dialing a phone is not included within the definition of text messaging, adds that an infraction is a secondary offense, and specifies that an infraction under this section does not become part of a driver's record.