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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1573

HB 1573: Motor vehicle damages measur

Establishing the measure of damages for a motor vehicle.

Summary

  • The measure of damages for property damage to an automobile are: (1) the reasonable cost of repair; or (2) the difference between the undamaged vehicle's value and the damaged vehicle's value, whichever is less plus reasonable damages for loss of the use of the vehicle. Loss of use damages shall continue until the vehicle is repaired or a proper settlement offer is made at a rate of not less than $15 per day.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1573), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 1991
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Shirley Winsley (R-28)
Introduced
February 1, 1991 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1992
Versions
HB 1573, SHB 1573

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Shirley Winsley (R-28)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Dennis Dellwo D-3Jay Inslee D-14Ron Meyers D-26Randolph Dorn D-2Robin Johnson D-40Calvin Anderson D-43

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 12, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1573
95 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56020
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Absent (2)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

January 31, 1992
Version voted on: SHB 1573
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55003
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Excused (5)

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History

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HB 1573 in other sessions

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