Over the past few years, Idaho lawmakers have tried to put a stop to texting while driving, but no legislation has even been adopted. The outcome for 2012 might be different.
In a 53-17 vote, the Idaho House of Representative has approved SB 1274 which would outlaw texting while driving.  Violations would earn drivers an $85 [...]

It probably was an emotional night for Liz Catherman, but in the end, her daughter’s death may bring more safety in the community.
On October 13, the Meridian City Council voted unanimously on an ordinance to ban texting while driving.  Dubbed “Kassy’s Law”, it was inspired after Mrs. Catherman’s daughter Kassy was killed in a car [...]

In August, the city of Twin Falls became the first city in the state of Idaho to prohibit texting while driving.  As of October 1st, the ban is effective and the local police department is prepared to enforce the new law. 
The ordinance bans all drivers from exchanging text, e-mail, or instant messages with their phone.  [...]

Some Idaho lawmakers are persistent men.  Even though a bill to ban texting while driving did not go through during last year’s legislative session, they are prepared to come up with a new and improved proposition in 2011. 
Sen. John McGee was one of the sponsors for SB 1352, a bill that was seeking to ban [...]

The Idaho legislature is looking to make texting while driving an offense punishable by up to 90 days in prison or a $300 fine.
Sen. John McGee presented his bill to the Senate Transportation Committee in February and insisted that something needed to be done to fight a practice the he sees as unacceptable as drunk [...]