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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5840: Driving with suspended licen

Reducing penalties under certain circumstances for driving with a suspended license.

Summary

  • A person who is cited for driving with license suspended or revoked in the third degree may mail proof of having obtained a valid Washington State driver's license to the court prior to the date scheduled for the person's appearance. The court then amends the charge to a violation of driving without a valid driver's license.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5840), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 8, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
February 8, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

Votes

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

History

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SB 5840 in other sessions

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