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
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. 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

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

HB 1845 in other sessions

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