No one spoke for or against a county law to ban texting messaging while driving at this morning’s public hearing, clearing the way for it to take effect in about two months.

Once the county executive signs it and is filed with the secretary of state, the law becomes enforceable in 60 days. County Attorney Linda M.H. Dillon said the paperwork could be sent to Albany as soon as County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. signs the law, perhaps today, meaning the ban will take effect around May 25.

County legislators unanimously passed the measure aimed cutting down on distracted drivers March 11. The vote was 28-0 with one absence. Drivers caught texting in the county may get a $150 ticket.

Oneida is joining a growing number of counties in the state to bar drivers from text messaging.

No one attended today’s hearing at the County Office Building, according to Caitlin McCann, assistant to the county executive. Picente said previously he would sign the measure.