WA People
BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

HB 1514: Helmet required/snomobilers

Requiring snowmobilers to wear helmets.

Summary

  • It is unlawful for a snowmobile operator to operate a snowmobile on public or private land unless the operator and riders are wearing protective helmets that conform to rules adopted by the Washington State Patrol. Helmets must provide full ear protection and have either a neck or chin strap which is to be securely fastened while the snowmobile is in motion.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1514), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 20, 1991
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jean Silver (R-5)
Introduced
January 31, 1991 in the House
Last action
January 13, 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jean Silver (R-5)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

William Day D-3George Orr D-4John Moyer R-6Duane Sommers R-6George Paris R-44

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 20, 1991
Version voted on: HB 1514
49 Yea 49 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat362200
Republican132700
How each member voted

Yea (49)

Nay (49)

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House · Final Passage

March 20, 1991
Version voted on: HB 1514
53 Yea 45 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat362200
Republican172300
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Nay (45)

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History

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HB 1514 in other sessions

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