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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6112

SB 6112: Alternative traction devices

Concerning the use of alternative traction devices on tires under certain conditions.

Summary

  • Adds "alternative traction devices" to allowable traction devices in addition to chains and studded tires to be used on a vehicle because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid to be approved by the Washington State Patrol.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2012
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2012
  2. Out of committeeJan 25, 2012
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 2012
  4. Passed HouseMar 1, 2012
  5. GovernorMar 23, 2012
  6. LawMar 23, 2012
Prime sponsor
Tracey Eide (D-30)
Introduced
January 11, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
March 23, 2012
Session law
Chapter 75, Laws of 2012
Companion bill
HB 2355
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6112, SSB 6112

AN ACT Relating to the use of alternative traction devices on tires under certain conditions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tracey Eide (D-30)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Curtis King R-14Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Joe Fain R-47Paull Shin D-21

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2012
Version voted on: SSB 6112
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2012
Version voted on: SSB 6112
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican40002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Chapter 75, 2012 Laws. (SSB 6112)
  2. Effective date 6/7/2012. (SSB 6112)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6112)
  4. Speaker signed. (SSB 6112)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6112)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6112)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 6112)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6112)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6112)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 6112)
  11. TR - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6112)
  12. TR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6112)
  13. First reading, referred to Transportation. (SSB 6112)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 6112)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6112)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6112)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6112)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6112)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6112)
  23. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 6112 in other sessions

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