BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6590

SB 6590: Driver's license examination

Revising provision for driver's license examinations.

Summary

The Department of Licensing (DOL) is allowed to waive the driving portion of the license exam for persons who hold a valid driver's license issued by a province of Canada. DOL has determined that Canadian standards for licensing drivers are consistent with Washington State standards.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6590), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

IntroducedJan 22, 1998
Out of committee
Passed SenateFeb 16, 1998
Passed Housestopped here
Governor
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Prime sponsor: Jim Horn (R-41)
Introduced: January 22, 1998 in the Senate
Last action: March 12, 1998
Requested by: State agency
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: SB 6590, SSB 6590

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 16, 1998

Version voted on: SSB 6590

49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	23	0	0	0
Republican	26	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (49)

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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 6590 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6590 (2019–20) DSHS dev. disability clients · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6590 (2017–18) State & local taxation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6590 (2015–16) Trans. benefit tax increase · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6590 (2011–12) Discover pass program · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6590 (2009–10) Law enf officer conduct · Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2010
SB 6590 (2007–08) Confidential information · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6590 (2005–06) Family support act · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6590 (2003–04) School bus seat belts · Did not pass · died in committee

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