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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6046

SB 6046: Third DUI offense a felony

Making the third offense for driving or physical control of a vehicle while under the influence a felony.

Summary

  • Driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs is a class C felony if the defendant has two or more prior convictions for DWI or physical control, or any combination thereof, within a five-year period.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6046), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 1994
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 10, 1994 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6046, SSB 6046

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

9 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Gary Nelson R-21Kevin Quigley D-39Tim Erwin R-44Shirley Winsley R-28Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Dwight Pelz D-37Bob Oke R-26Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Pam Roach R-31

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 14, 1994
Version voted on: SSB 6046
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28000
Republican19002
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 6046 in other sessions

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