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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2900

HB 2900: Vulnerable roadway users

Concerning violations of traffic laws that place vulnerable roadway users at increased risk of injury and death.

Summary

  • Requires that a driver of a motor vehicle be assessed an additional fine that is equal to the base penalty for the infraction committed if he or she commits an infraction for following vehicles too closely or for failure to stop or yield the right of way, and does so due to that motor vehicle's proximity to a vulnerable user of a public way.
  • Mandates that all revenue collected from this additional fine be used to support programs dedicated to increasing awareness by law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges of opportunities for the enforcement of traffic infractions and offenses committed against vulnerable roadway users, and with any funds remaining, to support programs dedicated to increasing awareness by the driving public of the risks and penalties associated with traffic infractions and offenses committed against vulnerable roadway users.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2900), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2018
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Chris Kilduff (D-28)
Introduced
January 22, 2018 in the House
Last action
February 19, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2900, SHB 2900

AN ACT Relating to violations of traffic laws that place vulnerable roadway users at increased risk of injury and death;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Chris Kilduff (D-28)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Carolyn Eslick R-39Roger Goodman D-45Tom Dent R-13Shelley Kloba D-1Gina Mosbrucker R-14

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 2900)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2900)
  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2900)
  6. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2900)
  7. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2900)
  8. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  9. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  10. Minority; do not pass.
  11. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2900 in other sessions

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