BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
HB 1795: Motor vehicle impoundment
Establishing chapter 46.55 RCW as the exclusive remedy for any claims resulting from the impoundment of a motor vehicle.
Summary
- Establishes Chapter 46.55 Revised Code of Washington as the exclusive remedy for claims based on impoundment at the direction of a law enforcement officer or governmental agency.
- Abolishes any civil cause of action for damages based on impoundment at the direction of a law enforcement officer or governmental agency.
From the House Bill Analysis 2009 (HB 1795), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 29, 2009
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Marko Liias (D-21)
- Introduced
- January 29, 2009 in the House
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Requested by
- State agency
- Companion bill
- SB 5780
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to establishing chapter 46.55 RCW as the exclusive remedy for any claims resulting from the impoundment of a motor vehicle;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Marko Liias (D-21)
4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
HB 1795 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 1795 (2023–24) Estate tax
- HB 1795 (2021–22) Nondisclosure/illegal acts
- HB 1795 (2019–20) State recycling system
- HB 1795 (2017–18) Bicyclist safety council
- HB 1795 (2015–16) Learning assistance program
- HB 1795 (2013–14) Diabetes epidemic
- HB 1795 (2011–12) Higher ed opportunity act