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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1655

HB 1655: Assault on bus drivers

Extending protection for bus drivers.

Summary

  • An otherwise misdemeanor assault on a transit vehicle or school bus driver becomes a felony if committed at any time the driver is operating the vehicle or bus. The requirement that at least one passenger be present is removed.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1655), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 18, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Shirley Hankins (R-8)
Introduced
February 4, 1997 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Versions
HB 1655, SHB 1655

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Shirley Hankins (R-8)

11 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mike Cooper D-21Ruth Fisher D-27Sandra Romero D-22John Blalock D-33Dow Constantine D-34Georgia Gardner D-42Al O'Brien D-1Pat Scott D-38Paul Zellinsky R-23Brian Hatfield D-19Karen Keiser D-33

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 18, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1655
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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House · Final Passage

January 12, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 1655
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat39002
Republican54003
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Excused (5)

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History

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HB 1655 in other sessions

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