BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1897: Vehicle combinations
Concerning vehicle combinations that may be operated on public highways.
Summary
- Requires the Washington State Department of Transportation to implement a pilot project to allow combinations of three vehicles to operate on designated public highways of the state through June 30, 2024.
- Limits the overall length of longer-combination vehicles participating in the pilot project to 105 feet.
From the House Bill Analysis 2019 (HB 1897), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Beth Doglio (D-22)
- Introduced
- February 4, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Companion bill
- SB 5830
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to vehicle combinations that may be operated on public highways;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Beth Doglio (D-22)
5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
HB 1897 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1897 (2025–26) Community safety/liability
- HB 1897 (2023–24) Charter schools/enrichment
- HB 1897 (2021–22) Juvenile rehab./parent costs
- HB 1897 (2017–18) Public works and procurement
- HB 1897 (2015–16) Earth-abundant materials
- HB 1897 (2013–14) Emergency call location info
- HB 1897 (2011–12) Rural mobility grant program
- HB 1897 (2009–10) Water-sewer districts