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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5037

SB 5037: Cell phone use while driving

Restricting the use of a wireless communications device while operating a moving motor vehicle.

Summary

  • Prohibits, with limited exceptions, the use of wireless communications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless used in conjunction with a hands-free device.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5037), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 11, 2007
  5. GovernorMay 11, 2007
  6. LawMay 11, 2007
Prime sponsor
Tracey Eide (D-30)
Introduced
January 8, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
May 11, 2007
Session law
Chapter 417, Laws of 2007
Companion bill
HB 1868
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5037, ESSB 5037

AN ACT Relating to the use of a wireless communications device while operating a moving motor vehicle;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tracey Eide (D-30)

10 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Brian Weinstein D-41Ed Murray D-43Jean Berkey D-38Debbie Regala D-27Phil Rockefeller D-23Claudia Kauffman D-47Karen Keiser D-33Harriet Spanel D-40Ken Jacobsen D-46Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 5037
29 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26501
Republican31301
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 11, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 5037
59 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat491301
Republican102500
How each member voted

Yea (59)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 16, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 5037
33 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28400
Republican51101
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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2 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment 107 by Benton (page 2, line 14)

March 8, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 5037
17 Yea 31 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat13001
Republican16100
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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Senate · Amendment 108 by Holmquist (page 2, line 26)

March 8, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 5037
18 Yea 31 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican16100
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2008. (ESSB 5037)
  2. Chapter 417, 2007 Laws. (ESSB 5037)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5037)
  4. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5037)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5037)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5037)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 33; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5037)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5037)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5037)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5037)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5037)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5037)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5037)
  14. TR - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5037)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5037)
  16. TR - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5037)
  17. First reading, referred to Transportation. (ESSB 5037)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5037)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5037)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5037)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5037)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5037)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  25. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 5037)
  26. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5037)
  28. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5037)
  29. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5037)
  30. Minority; do not pass.
  31. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  33. First reading, referred to Transportation.
  34. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5037 in other sessions

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