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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5280

SB 5280: Vehicle liability insurance

Meeting financial responsibility requirements for automobiles.

Summary

  • Effective January 1, 2000, the owner of a vehicle wishing to renew the license of the vehicle must provide proof of motor vehicle liability insurance, a certificate of self-insurance, a certificate of deposit, or proof of coverage under a liability bond.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5280), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 1999
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Rosa Franklin (D-29)
Introduced
January 19, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
January 14, 2000
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5280, SSB 5280

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rosa Franklin (D-29)

13 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Shirley Winsley R-28R. Lorraine Wojahn D-27Adam Kline D-37Calvin Goings D-25Pat Thibaudeau D-43Val Stevens R-39Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Don Benton R-17Margarita Prentice D-11Michael Heavey D-34Georgia Gardner D-42Paull Shin D-21Bob Oke R-26

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 11, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5280
45 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican18103
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

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History

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SB 5280 in other sessions

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