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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1007

HB 1007: Covering loads on highways

Concerning the covering of loads on public highways.

Summary

  • Requires that from August 1, 2013, through June 30, 2015, any vehicles operating on a paved public highway hauling dirt, sand, rocks, or gravel susceptible to escaping must use a cover if the vehicle is equipped with a cover.
  • Removes the existing freeboard and requires that after June 30, 2015, any vehicle over 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight operating on a paved public highway hauling dirt, sand, rocks, or gravel susceptible to escaping must use a cover.
  • Provides an exemption for the Washington State Department of Transportation, counties, and cities when applying deicers and sand for snow and ice control, maintenance operations for emergencies, or maintenance on closed roads, but still requires six inches of freeboard.
  • Requires the Washington State Patrol to conduct random emphasis patrols to enforce covered-load requirements.
  • Provides a definition for "susceptible to being dropped, spilled, leaked, or otherwise escaping".
  • Provides a definition for a cover.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1007), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 19, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 9, 2013
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ruth Kagi (D-32)
Introduced
January 14, 2013 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2014
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1007, ESHB 1007

AN ACT Relating to covering loads on public highways;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ruth Kagi (D-32)

11 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Judy Clibborn D-41Derek Stanford D-1Cindy Ryu D-32Luis Moscoso D-1Zack Hudgins D-11Chris Reykdal D-22Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Sherry Appleton D-23Marcie Maxwell D-41Tami Green D-28Jake Fey D-27

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1007
53 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49402
Republican43801
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Referred to Transportation. (ESHB 1007)
  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 1007)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1007)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1007)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1007)
  6. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1007)
  7. First reading, referred to Transportation. (ESHB 1007)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1007)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1007)
  10. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1007)
  11. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1007)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1007)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1007)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1007)
  18. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1007)
  19. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  20. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  21. Minority; do not pass.
  22. First reading, referred to Transportation.
  23. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1007 in other sessions

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