BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 6404: Delivery truck backup alerts

Requiring backup alerts on delivery trucks.

Summary

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

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6404), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Calvin Goings (D-25)
Introduced
January 19, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
January 19, 1998
Companion bill
HB 2613

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Calvin Goings (D-25)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 6404 in other sessions

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