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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5877

SB 5877: For hire vehicles

Regulating limousines, taxicabs, and other for hire vehicles.

Summary

  • The regulation of limousine services remains with the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). However, a port district with a population of one million or more (King County/Sea-Tac International Airport) may regulate limousines operating within its jurisdiction with regard to licensing, safety, equipment and chauffeur qualifications.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5877), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 10, 1995
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Michael Heavey (D-34)
Introduced
February 10, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Versions
SB 5877, ESSB 5877

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Michael Heavey (D-34)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Jeannette Wood R-21Alex Deccio R-14Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 10, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5877
41 Yea 2 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22012
Republican19203
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Absent (1)

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History

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SB 5877 in other sessions

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