BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2270

HB 2270: Traffic safety camera signs

Concerning signage for automated traffic safety camera locations.

Summary

Requires local legislative authorities who approve the use of automated traffic safety cameras to adopt specific and quantifiable standards for the location of signage indicating a zone where the cameras are used.
Adds requirements for signs marking a location where an automated traffic safety camera is in use; the signs must be at least 100 feet from the camera and be easily readable to a driver approaching the camera.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2270), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to signage for automated traffic safety camera locations;

Passed February 8, 2012

Version voted on: SHB 2270

95 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	55	1	0	0
Republican	40	2	0	0

How each member voted

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2270)
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2270)
Mar 8, 2012By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 2270)
Feb 10, 2012First reading, referred to Transportation. (SHB 2270)
Feb 8, 2012Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2270)
Feb 8, 2012Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2270)
Feb 8, 20121st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2270)
Feb 8, 20121st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 2, 2012Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2270)
Feb 2, 2012Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 31, 2012Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2270)
Jan 31, 2012Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 30, 2012TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2270)
Jan 30, 2012TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 30, 2012TR - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 10, 2012First reading, referred to Transportation.

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