BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 5961: Terminal safety audits
Providing changes to terminal audit violation penalties.
Summary
- The administrative penalty for the following violations is increased from $100/violation to $500 for each offense: (1) controlled substances and alcohol use and testing, (2) disqualification of drivers, and (3) moving a vehicle that has been placed out of service before the defects are repaired. These offenses are defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CRF) and have been adopted by the Patrol by reference.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5961), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedFeb 24, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Calvin Goings (D-25)
- Introduced
- February 24, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
- Requested by
- State agency
- Companion bill
- HB 2141
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 5961 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5961 (2021–22) Biochar
- SB 5961 (2019–20) WA tax structure
- SB 5961 (2017–18) B&O tax/net receipts
- SB 5961 (2015–16) Construction defect actions
- SB 5961 (2013–14) Regional transit authorities
- SB 5961 (2011–12) Local government funding