BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 5041: Motorcycle audio headset use

Permitting motorcyclists to use Washington state patrol approved audio headsets and earphones.

Summary

  • Motorcyclists will be permitted to wear a helmet with built-in headsets or earphones as approved by the Washington State Patrol.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5041), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 15, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 9, 1991
Prime sponsor
George Sellar (R-12)
Introduced
January 17, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 9, 1991
Session law
Chapter 95, Laws of 1991
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 8, 1991
Version voted on: SB 5041
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican23002
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 15, 1991
Version voted on: SB 5041
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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SB 5041 in other sessions

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