BILL · 1991–92 SESSION
SB 5071: Sobriety checkpoint programs
Authorizing sobriety checkpoint programs.
Summary
- The Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are authorized to establish sobriety checkpoint programs. The programs must meet statutory minimum standards and guidelines.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5071), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 17, 1991
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Gary Nelson (R-21)
- Introduced
- January 17, 1991 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 1992
- Companion bill
- HB 2013
- Budget
- Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Gary Nelson (R-21)
11 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 5071 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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