BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6204

SB 6204: Negligent driving redefined

Redefining negligent driving.

Summary

  • The crime of negligent driving in the first degree is created. It is defined as operating a motor vehicle in a negligent manner and exhibiting the effects of having consumed liquor or illegal drugs.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6204), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1996
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 1996
  4. Passed HouseMar 1, 1996
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 30, 1996
Prime sponsor
Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10)
Introduced
January 9, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
March 30, 1996
Session law
Chapter 307, Laws of 1996
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6204, ESSB 6204

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10)

4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 10, 1996
Version voted on: ESSB 6204
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24010
Republican23001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 1, 1996
Version voted on: ESSB 6204
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican58004
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

House · Final Passage

March 5, 1996
Version voted on: ESSB 6204
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35001
Republican60002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

Senate · Final Passage

March 6, 1996
Version voted on: ESSB 6204
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23002
Republican23001
How each member voted

History

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SB 6204 in other sessions

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