BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1594

HB 1594: Garbage truck front-loaders

Relaxing front end length limits on garbage trucks.

Summary

  • Front-loading garbage and recycling trucks are exempt from the three-foot extension length limit when on route and actually collecting solid waste or recyclables at speeds of 20 miles per hour (mph) or less. The exemption allows these vehicles to operate without DOT special overlength permits.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1594), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 10, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 24, 1997
Prime sponsor
Paul Zellinsky (R-23)
Introduced
January 31, 1997 in the House
Last action
April 24, 1997
Session law
Chapter 191, Laws of 1997
Companion bill
SB 5567
Versions
HB 1594, SHB 1594

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Paul Zellinsky (R-23)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 10, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1594
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican54002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

Senate · Final Passage

April 11, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1594
42 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican20015
How each member voted

History

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