BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5541

SB 5541: Two-way left turn lanes

Restricting the distance a vehicle may travel in a two-way left-turn lane.

Summary

  • The distance in which a vehicle can travel in a two-way left turn lane is 300 feet.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5541), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 14, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 24, 1997
Prime sponsor
Jeannette Wood (R-21)
Introduced
January 30, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
April 24, 1997
Session law
Chapter 202, Laws of 1997
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1568
Versions
SB 5541, SSB 5541

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeannette Wood (R-21)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5541
45 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican22301
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 14, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5541
91 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican49601
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Excused (1)

History

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SB 5541 in other sessions

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