BILL · 2003–04 SESSION
SB 5468: Low-emissions vehicles
Permitting low emission vehicles in HOV lanes.
Summary
- Authorizes the department to open these lanes to use by single-occupant inherently low-emission vehicles at times or locations when the addition of these vehicles would not unduly contribute to congestion or impede the flow of traffic. The inherently low-emission vehicle must also display a decal, label, or other identifier issued by the department of licensing under this act authorizing the use of the lanes.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 27, 2003
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Bill Finkbeiner (R-45)
- Introduced
- January 27, 2003 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 2004
- Companion bill
- HB 1818
AN ACT Relating to use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by vehicles with low emissions;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Bill Finkbeiner (R-45)
6 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.
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