HOW THEY VOTED

Here’s how the House panel split Wednesday on SB 142, a bill that would have generally prohibited motorists from texting while driving.

Here’s how the House panel split Wednesday on SB 142, a bill that would have generally prohibited motorists from texting while driving.

The House Judiciary Committee voted 8-5 to kill it.

For the bill:

Marc Feinstein, D-Sioux Falls.

Peggy Gibson, D-Huron.

Anne Hajek, R-Sioux Falls.

Charlie Hoffman, R-Eureka.

Timothy Johns, R-Lead.

Against the bill:

Dean Wink, R-Howes.

Kevin Killer, D-Pine Ridge.

Melissa Magstadt, R-Watertown.

Don Kopp, R-Rapid City.

Christine Erickson, R-Sioux Falls.

Mike Stevens, R-Yankton.

Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids.

Brian Gosch, R-Rapid City.

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