WA People
BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5259: Locomotive bells & whistles

Restricting the ringing of bells or sounding of whistles on locomotives.

Summary

  • Counties are authorized to enact ordinances banning train whistles at gated crossings located within urban areas. An "urban area" is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as an urban place having a population greater than 2,500.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5259), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brad Owen (D-35)
Introduced
January 17, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Companion bill
2EHB 1130

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brad Owen (D-35)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Eugene Prince R-9Bob McCaslin R-4

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5259 in other sessions

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