BILL · 1999–00 SESSION
SB 5846: Laser pointers
Regulating laser pointers.
Summary
- Declares that it is unlawful for any person to direct light from a laser pointer at a school bus driver, transit driver, or other public transportation employee in the performance of his or her duties, or the marked service vehicle of any such individual. Provides that a person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 11, 1999
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Michael Heavey (D-34)
- Introduced
- February 11, 1999 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 10, 2000
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Michael Heavey (D-34)
6 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5846 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5846 (2025–26) Sex offender placements
- SB 5846 (2023–24) Beaver ecosystem management
- SB 5846 (2021–22) Election offices/weapons
- SB 5846 (2019–20) International medical grads
- SB 5846 (2017–18) Crew size on certain trains
- SB 5846 (2015–16) Plumbing & electrical codes
- SB 5846 (2013–14) Tolling I-90 west of I-405
- SB 5846 (2011–12) Retired public employees