BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5727

SB 5727: Delivery truck backup alerts

Requiring backup alerts or crossview mirrors on delivery trucks.

Summary

  • Small delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative rules for equipment specification, installation and operating condition are developed by the Washington State Patrol.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SSB 5727), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 14, 1997
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 11, 1998
Prime sponsor
Jeannette Wood (R-21)
Introduced
February 10, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1998
Session law
Chapter 2, Laws of 1998
Companion bill
HB 1530
Versions
SB 5727, SSB 5727, 2SSB 5727

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 14, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5727
37 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican141200
How each member voted

Senate · Final Passage

February 17, 1998
Version voted on: 2SSB 5727
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican24002
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 3, 1998
Version voted on: 2SSB 5727
88 Yea 9 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican47910
How each member voted

Yea (88)

Absent (1)

History

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