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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5995

SB 5995: Reckless endangrmnt/hiwy wrk

Penalizing reckless endangerment of highway workers.

Summary

  • Persons who speed in construction zones on any public roadway are subject to double fines that cannot be reduced, suspended or waived. Persons who drive negligently in construction zones or who remove, evade or purposely strike safety devices are guilty of "endangerment of roadway workers," punished as a class C felony and a suspended license of 60 days.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5995), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1994
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 1994
  4. Passed HouseMar 1, 1994
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 28, 1994
Prime sponsor
Sylvia Skratek (D-47)
Introduced
January 10, 1994 in the Senate
Last action
March 28, 1994
Session law
Chapter 141, Laws of 1994
Versions
SB 5995, ESSB 5995

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sylvia Skratek (D-47)

9 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Tim Erwin R-44Larry Vognild D-38Kathleen Drew D-5Shirley Winsley R-28Betti Sheldon D-23Dwight Pelz D-37Gary Nelson R-21Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 8, 1994
Version voted on: ESSB 5995
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26002
Republican19002
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

March 1, 1994
Version voted on: ESSB 5995
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

March 5, 1994
Version voted on: ESSB 5995
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23005
Republican21000
How each member voted
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History

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SB 5995 in other sessions

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