Yes, this one passed too, 47-26.
Another nanny government bill, SB 1613, a bill banning hand held cell phone use in automobiles, is on call right now, 2 votes short of the 41 needed. Of course this bill has been defeated 5 times previously…[term limits for bill ideas anyone, such as drivers licenses for illegal immigrants 5 or so times as well?]
This bill should instead address the act of erratic driving, not simply driving while holding a phone, a drink, a shift lever, etc. Making our law enforcement people look for whether someone is holding a phone or not is a distraction from them patroling for true dangers on the road, bad driving, whether drunk, not watching the road, whatever.
Maybe the State Babysitter can force you to equip your horse with airbags or require a helmet and lifevest when you’re bathing.