BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 2183: Traffic violation/legislator

Clarifying the application of the state Constitution with respect to traffic violations committed by legislators.

Summary

Declares that the issuance of a traffic citation to a legislator is not civil process under Article II, section 16 of the Washington state Constitution, however, court appearances, or any other hearings related to the disposition of a traffic citation, shall not be scheduled during a legislative session.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the application of Article II, section 16 of the Washington state Constitution with respect to traffic violations;

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

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