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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2598

HB 2598: Vehicle cargo extensions

Authorizing the use of certain cargo extensions that connect to a motor home or travel trailer frame.

Summary

  • Allows the addition of a cargo extension to a motor home or travel trailer by attaching to the frame that meets specific criteria.
  • Specifies that the cargo extensions are not trailers that pivot on a hitch, but instead attach to the motor home or travel trailer frame and become part of the frame of the motor home or travel trailer.
  • Specifies the equipment that is required for cargo extensions.
  • Prohibits a motor home or travel trailer from having a trailer or secondary cargo extension or unit attached to the cargo extension.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2598), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2016
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2016
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2016
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2016
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2016
  5. GovernorMar 25, 2016
  6. LawMar 25, 2016
Prime sponsor
Ed Orcutt (R-20)
Introduced
January 15, 2016 in the House
Last action
March 25, 2016
Session law
Chapter 22, Laws of 2016
Companion bill
SB 6501
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2598, SHB 2598

AN ACT Relating to authorizing the use of certain cargo extensions that connect to a recreational vehicle frame;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ed Orcutt (R-20)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Judy Clibborn D-41

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2016
Version voted on: SHB 2598
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican47000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2016
Version voted on: SHB 2598
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican25000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2016. (SHB 2598)
  2. Chapter 22, 2016 Laws. (SHB 2598)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2598)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2598)
  5. Speaker signed. (SHB 2598)
  6. President signed. (SHB 2598)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2598)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 2598)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2598)
  10. TRAN - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2598)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2598)
  12. First reading, referred to Transportation. (SHB 2598)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2598)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2598)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2598)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2598)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2598)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  21. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2598)
  22. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2598 in other sessions

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