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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5135

SB 5135: Vehicle impoundment

Impounding vehicles driven by a person with a suspended or revoked license.

Summary

  • Impoundment of the vehicle is authorized, pursuant to local ordinance, whenever the driver is found to have a suspended or revoked license. The consequences depend on three factors: (1) the underlying reason for the suspension; (2) the record of prior DWLS convictions; and (3) whether the driver has an ownership interest in the vehicle.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5135), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 17, 1997
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
January 16, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 1998
Companion bill
HB 1221
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5135, SSB 5135

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Darlene Fairley D-32Stephen Johnson R-47Shirley Winsley R-28Bob Oke R-26

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 17, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5135
46 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican23102
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5135 in other sessions

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