BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
SB 6171: Tower crane disassembly
Concerning the disassembly of tower cranes.
Summary
- Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to be present at every tower crane disassembly to ensure approved procedures are followed.
- Establishes a crane disassembly fee.
- Adds an additional civil penalty for a violation of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act during crane disassembly that causes a fatality.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6171), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 13, 2020
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Karen Keiser (D-33)
- Introduced
- January 13, 2020 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
AN ACT Relating to the disassembly of tower cranes;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)
7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
- Prefiled for introduction.
SB 6171 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6171 (2025–26) Large energy use facilities
- SB 6171 (2023–24) Child care/nonstandard hours
- SB 6171 (2017–18) Marijuana purchase terms
- SB 6171 (2015–16) OPMA civil penalties
- SB 6171 (2013–14) Passenger-only ferry distrct
- SB 6171 (2011–12) Vessel weight limitations
- SB 6171 (2009–10) Dept of health programs
- SB 6171 (2007–08) Manufactured housing