BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2100: Driver's visual acuity

Concerning the certification of a driver's visual acuity by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

Summary

  • Limits the department of licensing's authority to require a person to obtain a certificate or a statement signed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist certifying the person's visual acuity and certifying whether the person has a visual condition that could impair his or her ability to safely operate a motor vehicle at night.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Judy Clibborn (D-41)
Introduced
February 10, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
SB 6021

AN ACT Relating to the certification of a driver's visual acuity by an ophthalmologist or optometrist;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Judy Clibborn (D-41)

Votes

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

History

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

HB 2100 in other sessions

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