ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving, today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 673 last night, the Hands-Free Georgia Act, by a vote of 151-20. This measure would create a hands-free driving law in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Carson’s Hands-Free Driving Bill Passes House”
Hands-Free Driving Legislation Passes Committee, Awaits House Floor Vote
ATLANTA – The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee passed House Bill 673, sponsored by State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. HB 673 would create a hands-free driving law in Georgia. Continue reading “Hands-Free Driving Legislation Passes Committee, Awaits House Floor Vote”
Rep. Carson Introduces Hands-Free Driving Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving, today introduced House Bill 673, legislation that would create a hands-free driving law in Georgia. Rep. Carson announced this legislation during a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Carson Introduces Hands-Free Driving Legislation”
Rep. Carson Announces Distracted Driving Poll Results
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R- Marietta), Chairman of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving, recently announced the results of a new poll, which shows that nearly two-thirds of Georgia voters favor a hands-free driving law in Georgia. A total of 66.4 percent of Georgia voters support such a law, and 21.9 percent of Georgians are undecided on the matter. Continue reading “Rep. Carson Announces Distracted Driving Poll Results”
Rep. Carson to Chair House Study Committee on Distracted Driving
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R- Marietta) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as Chairman of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving. This ten-member study committee was created by House Resolution 282 during the recent legislative session and will examine whether changes to state law may help reduce instances of distracted driving. Continue reading “Rep. Carson to Chair House Study Committee on Distracted Driving”