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Legislature close to cracking down on teenage texting
After years of trying and failing to outlaw texting while driving, Arizona lawmakers are on the cusp of approving a bill to that would target the practice for underage teen drivers.
Lawmaker ready to try again for state ban on texting while driving
Despite failing repeatedly since 2007, a state lawmaker said he is going to try again to have Arizona join 41 other states that have outlawed all texting while driving.
Senate rejects texting while driving amendment
The Arizona Senate has rejected an effort to create a statewide ban on texting while driving by amending an existing House bill.
Senate passes bill outlawing texting while driving for teens
Senators today passed legislation to prohibit young drivers from texting or surfing the internet on their cell phones while driving. The Senate already approved a similar measure back in January, but that legislation got stuck in a House panel.
Bill aims to restricts cellphone use by teen drivers
Lawmakers are again trying to keep cellphones out of the hands of teen drivers new to Arizona's roads.
Ariz. bill targets cell phone use by teen drivers
Arizona lawmakers are renewing a push for legislation to prohibit young drivers from using cell phones while behind the wheel.
Texting while driving ban resurfaces, then fails
The attempt to stop Arizonans from sending LOLs and emoticons while operating a vehicle suffered a serious blow today, leaving a slim chance that the prohibition will become law this year.
House Republicans OK texting ban – then reverse it
A majority of House Republicans today mistakenly voted to pass a bill that would outlaw texting while driving – and less than an hour later changed their votes to kill the legislation.
Teen-driver cell phone ban moves forward in Senate
A panel of lawmakers today unanimously approved legislation to prohibit teenagers from using mobile phones while driving. The prohibition applies to minors who have been granted an instruction permit or a limited driver license.
Arizona Senate votes to ban texting while driving
The Arizona Senate has voted to ban texting while driving.
Ariz. Senate advances ban on texting while driving
A bill to ban texting while driving is advancing in the Arizona Senate.
Senate to consider ban on texting while driving
A bill to ban texting while driving is scheduled to be considered by the Arizona Senate on Thursday.
