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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5117
SB 5117: Air bags
Regulating the sale, distribution, and installation of air bags.
Summary
Makes it a gross misdemeanor to knowingly install, reinstall, or distribute as an auto part, previously deployed motor vehicle airbags, and establishes penalties to include a fine of up to $5,000 and/or up to one year in jail. Requires that when a previously deployed air bag is replaced with either a new or nondeployed salvage airbag, the replacement must conform to the original equipment manufacturer requirements and requires installers to verify that the entire airbag system is operating properly. From the Substitute House Bill Analysis (SSB 5117), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2003
IntroducedJan 15, 2003
Out of committeeFeb 27, 2003
Passed SenateMar 16, 2003
Passed HouseApr 9, 2003
GovernorApr 17, 2003
LawApr 17, 2003
Introduced January 15, 2003 in the Senate
Last action April 17, 2003
Session law Chapter 33, Laws of 2003
Budget Has a fiscal note
Versions SB 5117, SSB 5117
Sponsors (2)
Votes (2)
History (27)
Official bill page & text ↗
AN ACT Relating to sale, distribution, or installation of air bags;
Votes
Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage
Passed March 16, 2003
Version voted on: SSB 5117
47 Yea1 Nay0 Absent1 Excused
Party Yea Nay Absent Excused
Democrat 23 0 0 1 Republican 24 1 0 0
How each member voted
House · Final Passage
Passed April 9, 2003
Version voted on: SSB 5117
87 Yea4 Nay0 Absent7 Excused
Party Yea Nay Absent Excused
Democrat 46 0 0 6 Republican 41 4 0 1
How each member voted
History
Apr 17, 2003 Effective date 7/27/2003. (SSB 5117) Apr 17, 2003 Chapter 33, 2003 Laws. (SSB 5117) Apr 17, 2003 Governor signed. (SSB 5117) Apr 11, 2003 Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5117) Apr 10, 2003 Speaker signed. (SSB 5117) Apr 9, 2003 Third reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 7. (SSB 5117) Apr 9, 2003 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5117) Apr 9, 2003 President signed. (SSB 5117) Apr 7, 2003 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5117) Apr 4, 2003 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5117) Apr 2, 2003 Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5117) Apr 2, 2003 TR - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5117) Apr 2, 2003 TR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5117) Mar 18, 2003 First reading, referred to Transportation. (SSB 5117) Mar 16, 2003 Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5117) Mar 16, 2003 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5117) Mar 16, 2003 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5117) Mar 16, 2003 1st substitute bill substituted. Mar 7, 2003 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5117) Mar 7, 2003 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. Feb 28, 2003 Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5117) Feb 28, 2003 Made eligible to be placed on second reading. Feb 27, 2003 HT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5117) Feb 27, 2003 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5117) Feb 27, 2003 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Feb 27, 2003 HT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. Jan 15, 2003 First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.
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