BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
SB 5094: Roadway signs/U.S. flag
Exempting the flag of the United States from regulations regarding signs, banners, or decorations along or near roadways.
Summary
- Prevents the Washington State Department of Transportation, cities, and counties from prohibiting the flag of the United States to be placed along or near roadways.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5094), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Phil Fortunato (R-31)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2019 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
AN ACT Relating to exempting the flag of the United States from regulations regarding signs, banners, or decorations along or near roadways;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Phil Fortunato (R-31)
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.
- Prefiled for introduction.
SB 5094 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5094 (2015–16) Hydroelectric generation
- SB 5094 (2013–14) Sex offender notification
- SB 5094 (2011–12) Operating budget 2011-2013
- SB 5094 (2009–10) Interchange fees