Transportation and Telecommunications Committee - Subject Matter Jurisdiction

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 Transportation
    • 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