Text messaging ban bill passes Senate
Herald Times Reporter
MADISON — State Sen. Alan Lasee’s bill to ban text messaging while driving was approved by the State Senate Wednesday on a bi-partisan vote of 25-6.
“I urge the Assembly to act on the bill before session concludes,” Lasee said. “With all the distractions currently facing drivers, this is clearly one we can live without.”
However, the Assembly already has had its last regularly scheduled general session. Gov. Jim Doyle is considering calling for continuing legislative special sessions to deliberate budget repair bills.
Senate Bill 355 would require persons who violate the prohibition to be required to forfeit not more than $400 on first offense, and not more than $800 for a second offense. People text messaging while driving and causing accidents with injuries would face jail time.
Lasee said his bill was prompted by the death of a constituent who was struck by a motorist who had been text messaging.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter - Text messaging ban bill passes Senate
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