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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1676

HB 1676: DWI punitive liability

Establishing punitive liability for injury or wrongful death from driving while intoxicated.

Summary

  • Punitive damages may be imposed against a driver who injures or kills another in an accident that is proximately caused by the driver while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Each person the defendant injures or kills may recover double the actual damages up to $5,000.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1676), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 13, 1991
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jay Inslee (D-14)
Introduced
February 6, 1991 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1992
Versions
HB 1676, SHB 1676

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jay Inslee (D-14)

8 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Shirley Winsley R-28Ron Meyers D-26Randolph Dorn D-2Dennis Dellwo D-3Paul Zellinsky D-23Ken Jacobsen D-46Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Senator D-35

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 13, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1676
83 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican251401
How each member voted

Yea (83)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

February 3, 1992
Version voted on: SHB 1676
77 Yea 15 Nay 4 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55111
Republican221431
How each member voted

Yea (77)

Absent (4)

Excused (2)

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History

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HB 1676 in other sessions

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