BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5179

SB 5179: Vessel safety promotion

Promoting vessel safety.

Summary

  • Legislative findings are made regarding the large number of recreational vessels in Washington State and the need for sensing and warning devices regarding liquid petroleum gas leaks. Effective July 1, 1994, vessels required to be registered in the state with propane-fueled heating or cooking systems shall be equipped with a device to warn of vapor leaks below the threshold danger of explosion.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5179), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 469, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 23, 1993
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 17, 1993
Prime sponsor
Brad Owen (D-35)
Introduced
January 15, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
May 17, 1993
Session law
Chapter 469, Laws of 1993
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5179, SSB 5179

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brad Owen (D-35)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 23, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5179
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27001
Republican20001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 9, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5179
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

April 19, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5179
40 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 9 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25003
Republican15006
How each member voted

History

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SB 5179 in other sessions

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