BILL · 2013–14 SESSION
HB 1649: Autonomous vehicles
Concerning autonomous vehicles.
Summary
- Authorizes a vehicle controlled by autonomous technology to be operated on roads in the state by employees, contractors, or other persons designated by manufacturers of autonomous technology for the purpose of testing the technology.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2013
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Zack Hudgins (D-11)
- Introduced
- February 4, 2013 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2014
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to promoting innovation in the transportation sector while ensuring safety by encouraging development of autonomous vehicles;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Zack Hudgins (D-11)
5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
HB 1649 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1649 (2025–26) Child care/community pathway
- HB 1649 (2023–24) Prejudgment interest
- HB 1649 (2021–22) WDFW disabilities adv. comm.
- HB 1649 (2019–20) Concealed pistol lic holders
- HB 1649 (2017–18) Right to life
- HB 1649 (2015–16) Collection agency costs
- HB 1649 (2011–12) Domestic partnerships
- HB 1649 (2009–10) High sch financial education