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Oregon bill would crack down on driver cellphone use
SALEM, Ore. - A bill that expands the definition of using an electronic device while driving has bi-partisan support this legislative session.
House Bill 2597 expands speaking and texting on a cellphone to include using an electronic device in any manner, KGW reports. That would include use of social media, games and the Internet while driving.
A workshop and hearing on the bill was scheduled for Monday afternoon before the House Committee on the Judiciary.
The proposed changes to the law include the following:
Read more: http://www.ktvz.com/news/oregon-bill-would-crack-down-on-driver-cellphone-use/364036502