Relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable
What it does: On the version voted Mar 26, 2025: Bars drivers from holding or using electronic devices unless in voice-activated or hands-free mode, raises the fine from $45 to $100, makes a violation a moving violation, and requires officers to issue only warnings until January 1, 2026. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Shall amendment S–3027 be adopted?
Amends the bill to remove the exemption for people operating an implement of husbandry from its restriction on using electronic devices while driving. (AI-written)
The tally
Yes 13 · No 35 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Republicans | 0 | 34 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Bill DotzlerD31No
The full roll (50)
Yes 13
No 35
- Adrian DickeyR44
- Amy SinclairR12
- Annette SweeneyR27
- Bill DotzlerD31
- Carrie KoelkerR33
- Charlie McClintockR42
- Cherielynn WestrichR13
- Dan DawsonR10
- Dan ZumbachR34
- Dave RowleyR5
- Dave SiresR38
- Dawn DriscollR46
- Dennis GuthR28
- Doug CampbellR30
- Jack WhitverR23
- Jason SchultzR6
- Jeff ReichmanR50
- Jeff TaylorR2
- Jesse GreenR24
- Kara WarmeR26
- Ken RozenboomR19
- Kerry GruenhagenR41
- Kevin AlonsR7
- Lynn EvansR3
- Mark CostelloR8
- Mark LofgrenR48
- Mike BousselotR21
- Mike KlimeshR32
- Mike PikeR20
- Sandy SalmonR29
- Scott WebsterR47
- Tim KraayenbrinkR4
- Tom ShipleyR9
- Former memberR
- Former memberR
Not voting 2
- Janet PetersenD18
- Former memberD
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.