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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5789

SB 5789: Auto. traffic safety cameras

Establishing additional uses for automated traffic safety cameras for traffic congestion reduction and increased safety.

Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program for the use of automated traffic safety cameras on certain state and local roadways in or near downtown areas of cities with populations greater than 500,000 for the following violations: stopping at intersection or crosswalk (20-intersection maximum), stopping when traffic obstructed, public transportation only lane, and stopping or traveling in a restricted lane.
  • Mandates that a notice of warning without a penalty be issued under the pilot program through December 31, 2020, after which time, a notice of infraction must be issued, with the penalty for the infraction restricted to a $75 maximum.
  • Requires that one-half of the non-interest money received by a city under the pilot program in excess of the cost to install, operate, and maintain the automated traffic safety cameras be directed to the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Account, and that the other half be used by the city for improvements to transportation that support access and mobility for persons with disabilities.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5789), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 18, 2020
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Marko Liias (D-21)
Introduced
February 1, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 2020
Companion bill
HB 1793
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5789, SSB 5789

AN ACT Relating to establishing additional uses for automated traffic safety cameras for traffic congestion reduction and increased safety;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marko Liias (D-21)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Joe Nguyen D-34Rebecca Saldaña D-37Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2020
Version voted on: SSB 5789
25 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25202
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Returned to Senate Rules 3. (SSB 5789)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5789)
  3. TR - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5789)
  4. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5789)
  5. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5789)
  6. First reading, referred to Transportation. (SSB 5789)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 25; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5789)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5789)
  9. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5789)
  10. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  11. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5789)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5789)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5789)
  16. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5789)
  17. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  18. Minority; do not pass.
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  20. First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5789 in other sessions

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