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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1597

HB 1597: Comm drivers' physical exams

Allowing holders of commercial drivers' licenses to delay a physical examination.

Summary

  • Eliminates the current requirement that an applicant for a commercial driver's license (CDL) or instruction permit provide proof of physical capacity as a condition of receiving the license.
  • Makes it a traffic infraction for a holder of a CDL or instruction permit to drive a commercial vehicle unless they are carrying on their person a medical certificate stating that he or she is fit to drive a commercial vehicle, and establishes a penalty for violation.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1597), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2003
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2003
  2. Out of committeeMar 4, 2003
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 2003
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2003
  5. GovernorMay 9, 2003
  6. LawMay 9, 2003
Prime sponsor
Tom Mielke (R-18)
Introduced
January 31, 2003 in the House
Last action
May 9, 2003
Session law
Chapter 195, Laws of 2003
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1597, SHB 1597

AN ACT Relating to physical examinations for commercial drivers' licenses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tom Mielke (R-18)

10 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Mike Armstrong R-12Marc Boldt R-17Ed Orcutt R-18Alex Wood D-3Beverly Woods R-23Dan Kristiansen R-39Tom Campbell R-2Brian Hatfield D-19Bob Sump R-7Mark Schoesler R-9

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 1597
92 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49102
Republican43003
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Nay (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 1597
39 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat15900
Republican24100
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2003. (SHB 1597)
  2. Chapter 195, 2003 Laws. (SHB 1597)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1597)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1597)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1597)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1597)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 39; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1597)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1597)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1597)
  10. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1597)
  11. HT - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1597)
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1597)
  13. First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation. (SHB 1597)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SHB 1597)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1597)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1597)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1597)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1597)
  21. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1597)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1597)
  25. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1597)
  26. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. Minority; do not pass.
  28. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  29. First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1597 in other sessions

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