The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee is responsible for processing legislation involving the following subject areas:
- Motor Vehicles
- driver licensing
- motor vehicle registration and titles
- rules of the road; driving under the influence; ignition interlock; texting or use of cell phones while driving
- size and weight; equipment
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- handicapped parking permits
- Highways
- highways and bridges
- roads
- Department of Roads
- State Highway Commission
- motor carriers
- bicycles
- Railroads
- grade crossings
- transportation safety districts
- railroad equipment
- Common Carriers
- pipelines
- commercial vehicles
- telephones; telecommunications; information technology; enhanced wireless 911
- Public Service Commission
- Aeronautics
During session, the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee meets on Mondays and Tuesdays in Room 1113 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.
