BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 1845: Driver training
Requiring and funding driver training for all new first-time drivers.
Summary
- Requires all first-time applicants for a driver's license to satisfactorily complete a traffic safety education course, regardless of age.
- Establishes a grant program to provide funds to low-income individuals in order to offset the cost of traffic safety education.
- Imposes a $5 fee on every traffic infraction with the revenue generated designated to fund the cost of the grant program.
From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 1845), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 30, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Geoff Simpson (D-47)
- Introduced
- January 30, 2007 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Companion bill
- SB 6022
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to requiring and funding driver training for all new first-time drivers;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Geoff Simpson (D-47)
4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
HB 1845 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1845 (2025–26) Cash assistance payments
- HB 1845 (2023–24) Crime victims ombuds
- HB 1845 (2021–22) Body worn camera grants
- HB 1845 (2019–20) Deduction of union dues
- HB 1845 (2017–18) Insurance notices/electronic
- HB 1845 (2015–16) Pharmaceutical waste
- HB 1845 (2013–14) Railroads/UTC regulation
- HB 1845 (2011–12) Performing Bowen therapy