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JOINT MEMORIAL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSJM 8010

SJM 8010: Airbag deactivation switches

Encouraging the federal government to enact laws requiring airbag deactivation switches be installed in new vehicles.

Summary

  • The Washington State Legislature formally petitions the United States Congress to adopt new laws, regulations and standards that would require a deactivation switch for both driver and passenger-side airbags, thus allowing the vehicle driver to deactivate the passenger-side airbag if that seat is occupied by a vulnerable passenger (such as a child).

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSJM 8010), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 17, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 1997
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Filed
Prime sponsor
Gary Strannigan (R-38)
Introduced
February 17, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1998
Versions
SJM 8010, ESSJM 8010

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Strannigan (R-38)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bob Oke R-26

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 11, 1997
Version voted on: ESSJM 8010
48 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22010
Republican26000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Absent (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

February 11, 1998
Version voted on: ESSJM 8010
40 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat15404
Republican25001
How each member voted
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History

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SJM 8010 in other sessions

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