BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5266

SB 5266: Suspended driver penalties

Restructuring penalties for driving while suspended.

Summary

  • The crime of driving with a suspended or revoked license is restructured into three degrees. The first-degree crime is a gross misdemeanor with mandatory minimum penalties that escalate with repeat offenses and that may not be suspended or deferred.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5266), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 19, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 20, 1991
Prime sponsor
Leo K. Thorsness (R-11)
Introduced
January 25, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 20, 1991
Session law
Chapter 293, Laws of 1991
Companion bill
HB 1182
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5266, SSB 5266

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Leo K. Thorsness (R-11)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5266
43 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat19203
Republican24001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 19, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5266
96 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57010
Republican39010
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Absent (2)

House · Final Passage

April 24, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5266
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

History

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SB 5266 in other sessions

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