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.