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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 1199: Collection of blood alcohol

Modifying the collection of blood alcohol content evidence.

Summary

  • Finds and declares that: (1) The state has a compelling interest in preventing fatal vehicle accidents in this state; (2) In order to prevent fatal vehicle accidents, it is necessary to analyze and understand the causes of such accidents, including the role played by alcohol; (3) The state's compelling interest in preventing fatal vehicle accidents therefore creates a special need beyond normal law enforcement for…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2005
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kirk Pearson (R-39)
Introduced
January 18, 2005 in the House
Last action
January 9, 2006

AN ACT Relating to operation of a vehicle, street car, rail fixed guideway system, vessel, aircraft, or other conveyance involved in an accident;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kirk Pearson (R-39)

12 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 10 Republicans)

Al O'Brien D-1John Lovick D-44Dan Kristiansen R-39John Ahern R-6Jay Rodne R-5Maureen Walsh R-16David Buri R-9Joyce McDonald R-25Chris Strow R-10Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Cary Condotta R-12Skip Priest R-30

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1199 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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