BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 6021: 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 16, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10)
Introduced
February 16, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
HB 2100

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10)

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 Transportation.

SB 6021 in other sessions

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