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BILL · 2001–02 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESSB 5112

SB 5112: Child restraint systems

Applying child restraint system laws to children up to eight years of age or eighty pounds. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Applying child restraint system laws to children less than eight years of age and less than four feet nine inches in height.)

Summary

  • Children who are between the ages of four and eight and less than four feet nine inches in height must ride in a child booster seat. Any person who inspects, adjusts or provides educational services regarding a child passenger restraint system is not liable for civil damages unless their actions constitute gross negligence.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5112), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2001
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2001
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 2001
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38)
Introduced
January 11, 2001 in the Senate
Last action
March 14, 2002
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5112, 2ESSB 5112

AN ACT Relating to child passenger restraint systems;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38)

8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Dan Swecker R-20Darlene Fairley D-32Bob Oke R-26Georgia Gardner D-42Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Tracey Eide D-30Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Julia Patterson D-33

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2001
Version voted on: 2ESSB 5112
40 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican15801
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2002
Version voted on: 2ESSB 5112
33 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican91500
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESSB 5112)
  2. First reading, referred to Transportation. (2ESSB 5112)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2ESSB 5112)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 5112)
  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESSB 5112)
  6. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESSB 5112)
  7. Rules suspended. (2ESSB 5112)
  8. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2ESSB 5112)
  9. Made eligible to be placed on third reading. (2ESSB 5112)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESSB 5112)
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESSB 5112)
  12. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESSB 5112)
  13. First reading, referred to Transportation. (2ESSB 5112)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2ESSB 5112)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 5112)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESSB 5112)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (2ESSB 5112)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESSB 5112)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (2ESSB 5112)
  22. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  23. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2ESSB 5112)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESSB 5112)
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5112 in other sessions

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