BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5499

SB 5499: Assault on bus drivers

Defining when an assault on a bus driver constitutes assault in the third degree.

Summary

  • An otherwise misdemeanor assault on a transit vehicle or school bus driver becomes a felony if committed while the driver is performing official duties. The requirements that the driver be operating the vehicle or bus and that at least one passenger be present are removed.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5499), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1997
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 20, 1998
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
January 29, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
March 20, 1998
Session law
Chapter 94, Laws of 1998

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1997
Version voted on: ESB 5499
46 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22010
Republican24011
How each member voted

Senate · Final Passage

January 30, 1998
Version voted on: ESB 5499
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican25001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 5, 1998
Version voted on: ESB 5499
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican57000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

History

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