[SOC] Texas legislation rumors

[W1EOF]

Paul -

Just to make it perfectly clear, I did not in any way mean to imply that YOU
were a moron. I do consider you overly cautious, but that's not a terrible
thing. :-)

73,

Mark W1EOF


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> Behalf Of Paul Bartlett
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> Subject: Re: [SOC] Texas legislation rumors
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>
> IMHO operating any kind of communications device: mobile phone,
> ham radio or
> whatever whilst you're actually driving is bad. Your attention is
> distracted
> from the main job in hand (guiding the missile) and I believe is no better
> than driving after having had too much to drink. Don't do it.
>
> If you want to talk (as opposed to just listen), pull over and do
> it. Life's
> too short.
>
> My two-pennyworth.
>
> Paul
>
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> From: "Wayne Rogers" <w5kdj@juno.com>
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> Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 8:02 PM
> Subject: [SOC] Texas legislation rumors
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> > Subject:        FW: Texas legislation rumors
> > For the past week and a half, persistent rumors have claimed that
> > effective September 1, 2003, Texas will begin restricting wireless phone
> > use while driving.  This rumor is completely false and unfounded.  In
> > particular, House Bill 281, introduced by Paul Moreno-El Paso, did not
> > pass during this legislative session.  Nor did three other bills that
> > would have restricted the use of wireless phones while driving.  In
> > essence, we shouldn't see this emerge as a statewide issue again until
> > the 2005 legislative session
> > In the meantime, here are a couple of talking points and a quick
> > legislative synopsis:
> > There are dual responsibilities to ensure safe driving.  Sprint and the
> > wireless industry need to do their part to educate customers
> and to offer
> > innovative products and services to address the responsible use of
> > wireless phones.  Drivers also need to do their part to make good
> > decisions behind the wheel - no matter what else is going on
> around them.
> >
> > Sprint has always supported the use of hands-free devices as a tool to
> > use when appropriate to help drive responsibly.  We offer hands-free car
> > kits, universal ear buds and headsets that will work with almost every
> > wireless phone available.
> >
> > Legislative Synopsis
> > House Bill 624 - Jose Menendez, San Antonio
> > Drivers must use hands free devices except when making emergency calls.
> > -Sprint witness testified against bill.
> > -Result: Bill was not voted out of committee.
> > House Bill 281 - Paul Moreno, El Paso
> > Blanket ban except when using hands-free device
> > -Sprint witness testified against bill.
> > -Result: Bill was not voted out of committee.
> > House Bill 771 - Helen Giddings, Dallas
> > Restriced cell phone use while driving for school bus drivers.
> > -Sprint did not testify.
> > -Was voted out of committee (passed).
> > -Was on the intent calendar but was caught up in the closing days of
> > session.
> > Senate Bill 390 - Rodney Ellis, Dallas
> > Prohibit use of cell phones unless using hands-free or driver is making
> > an emergency call.
> > -Never gained enough momentum.
> > -Did not get a hearing.
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