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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1909

HB 1909: License plate recognition

Authorizing the use of automated license plate recognition systems.

Summary

  • Regulates the use of automated license plate recognition systems (ALPRS) by various governmental entities, including law enforcement and parking enforcement agencies.
  • Forbids the use of an ALPRS for any other purpose beyond what is allowed under the act, makes ALPRS data inadmissible in court if obtained in violation of the act, creates a cause of action for violations of the act, and requires annual reporting by agencies using an ALPRS.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1909), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2017
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Sherry Appleton (D-23)
Introduced
February 2, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1909, SHB 1909

AN ACT Relating to automated license plate recognition systems;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sherry Appleton (D-23)

8 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

David Taylor R-15Cindy Ryu D-32Mark Harmsworth R-44Cary Condotta R-12Vincent Buys R-42Roger Goodman D-45Matt Shea R-4Jeff Morris D-40

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. Referred to Transportation. (SHB 1909)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1909)
  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1909)
  4. Referred to Transportation.
  5. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1909)
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1909)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1909)
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1909)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  15. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1909)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1909)
  17. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1909)
  18. Minority; without recommendation.
  19. Minority; do not pass.
  20. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1909 in other sessions

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