BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5439
SB 5439: Nigligent/inattentive drivng
Changing provisions relating to negligent driving.
Summary
- The negligent driving statute is amended to include the operation of a vehicle anywhere in the state, excepting permissive use on private property. The penalty remains a misdemeanor; however, the maximum penalty is increased to include imprisonment of up to 90 days in the county jail and a fine of $1,000.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5439), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 31, 1991
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Gary Nelson (R-21)
- Introduced
- January 31, 1991 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 1992
- Companion bill
- HB 1183
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
- Versions
- SB 5439, SSB 5439
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Gary Nelson (R-21)
7 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
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 5439 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5439 (2025–26) Thermal coal divestment/SIB
- SB 5439 (2023–24) Livestock identification
- SB 5439 (2021–22) Broadband/state highways
- SB 5439 (2019–20) Employment security records
- SB 5439 (2017–18) Coal electricity conversion
- SB 5439 (2015–16) Delinquent property taxes
- SB 5439 (2013–14) Housing trust fund
- SB 5439 (2011–12) Oil spills