BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5790

SB 5790: Auto liability insurance

Concerning automobile liability insurance.

Summary

  • A motorist must provide written proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation when asked to present it by a law enforcement officer. This applies to operators of vehicles registered in other states as well.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5790), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session
  1. IntroducedFeb 20, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 14, 1991
  4. Passed HouseJun 26, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawJul 2, 1991
Prime sponsor
Peter von Reichbauer (R-30)
Introduced
February 20, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
July 2, 1991
Session law
Chapter 25, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session
Versions
SB 5790, ESSB 5790

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 14, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5790
45 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21102
Republican24100
How each member voted

Senate · Final Passage

June 24, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5790
40 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat17502
Republican23101
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

June 26, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5790
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

House · Final Passage

June 28, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5790
92 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54004
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Senate · Final Passage

June 28, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5790
39 Yea 4 Nay 3 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20301
Republican19132
How each member voted

History

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