BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6237

SB 6237: Vehicles/wireless communctns

Permitting the use of certain wireless communications and computer equipment in vehicles.

Summary

  • Law enforcement vehicles may be equipped with mobile computer networks. Hands-free, wireless communication systems may be used by motorists while driving a motor vehicle, as approved by the State Patrol.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6237), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1996
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 5, 1996
  4. Passed HouseFeb 26, 1996
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 7, 1996
Prime sponsor
Eugene Prince (R-9)
Introduced
January 9, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 1996
Session law
Chapter 34, Laws of 1996
Versions
SB 6237, SSB 6237

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eugene Prince (R-9)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 5, 1996
Version voted on: SSB 6237
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican23001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

February 26, 1996
Version voted on: SSB 6237
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican59003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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SB 6237 in other sessions

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