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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5482: 2- and 3-wheeled vehicles

Modifying provisions governing two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles.

Summary

  • Eliminates the wheel size and pedal specifications from the definition of moped to conform with the federal definition.
  • Amends the state's definition of a motorcycle to conform with the federal definition for a motorcycle.
  • Revises the definition of a motorized foot scooter and requires the operator to wear a helmet.
  • References the federal standards for helmet certification for Washington regulations.
  • Establishes a procedure to identify and repair traffic controls to detect two-wheel vehicles within existing funds.
  • Allows a person with a valid driver's license to operate a three wheeled enclosed vehicle without a motorcycle endorsement.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 23, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2009
  5. GovernorApr 29, 2009
  6. LawApr 29, 2009
Prime sponsor
Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10)
Introduced
January 23, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
April 29, 2009
Session law
Chapter 275, Laws of 2009
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1721
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Dan Swecker R-20

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2009
Version voted on: SB 5482
31 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26203
Republican51102
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2009
Version voted on: SB 5482
59 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55601
Republican43200
How each member voted

Yea (59)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 19, 2009
Version voted on: SB 5482
32 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28201
Republican41202
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009.
  2. Chapter 275, 2009 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. Speaker signed.
  6. President signed.
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 32; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 3.
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted.
  12. Committee amendment not adopted.
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  15. Minority; do not pass.
  16. TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
  17. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  18. First reading, referred to Transportation.
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 5.
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  23. Minority; without recommendation.
  24. TRAN - Majority; do pass.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. First reading, referred to Transportation.

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