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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5568

SB 5568: Studded tires

Limiting weight of tire studs.

Summary

  • Lightweight studs, which are defined as studs at least 35 percent lighter than metal studs most commonly used in the industry, are the only type approved for use in studded snow tires beginning July 1, 2001. Wholesalers must sell only lightweight studs to tire dealers in Washington beginning January 1, 1996.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SSB 5568), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 1995
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Michael Heavey (D-34)
Introduced
January 26, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 1996
Versions
SB 5568, SSB 5568, 2SSB 5568

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Michael Heavey (D-34)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 7, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5568
45 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24100
Republican21300
How each member voted

Yea (45)

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Senate · Final Passage

May 9, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5568
39 Yea 6 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21112
Republican18501
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

February 7, 1996
Version voted on: 2SSB 5568
44 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24100
Republican20400
How each member voted

Yea (44)

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History

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SB 5568 in other sessions

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