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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1989

HB 1989: Graffiti abatement pilot

Concerning a graffiti abatement and reduction pilot program.

Summary

Requires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to establish a Graffiti Abatement and Reduction Pilot Program that includes field testing spray drone technology and testing of improvements to systems capable of identifying individuals who damage property with graffiti, subject to appropriations.
Directs the WSDOT to report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature on the pilot program by December 1, 2024.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1989), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2024

IntroducedJan 8, 2024
Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
Passed HouseFeb 10, 2024
Passed SenateFeb 28, 2024
GovernorMar 15, 2024
LawMar 15, 2024

Prime sponsor: Andrew Barkis (R-2)
Introduced: January 8, 2024 in the House
Last action: March 15, 2024
Session law: Chapter 111, Laws of 2024
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 1989, SHB 1989

AN ACT Relating to a graffiti abatement and reduction program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Andrew Barkis (R-2)

7 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans)

Sam Low R-39 Cyndy Jacobsen R-25 Jenny Graham R-6 Bryan Sandlin R-15 Steve Bergquist D-11 Eric Robertson R-31 Spencer Hutchins R-26

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2024

Version voted on: SHB 1989

96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	1	0	0
Republican	39	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

My-Linh Thai D-41

Excused (1)

Bruce Chandler R-15

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2024

Version voted on: SHB 1989

38 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	18	11	0	0
Republican	20	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (38)

Nay (11)

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History

Mar 15, 2024Effective date 6/6/2024. (SHB 1989)
Mar 15, 2024Chapter 111, 2024 Laws. (SHB 1989)
Mar 15, 2024Governor signed. (SHB 1989)
Mar 4, 2024Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1989)
Mar 1, 2024President signed. (SHB 1989)
Feb 29, 2024Speaker signed. (SHB 1989)
Feb 28, 2024Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1989)
Feb 28, 2024Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1989)
Feb 23, 2024Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1989)
Feb 23, 2024Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1989)
Feb 22, 2024Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1989)
Feb 22, 2024Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1989)
Feb 22, 2024TRAN - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1989)
Feb 13, 2024First reading, referred to Transportation. (SHB 1989)
Feb 10, 2024Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1989)
Feb 10, 2024Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1989)
Feb 10, 20241st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1989)
Feb 10, 20241st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 8, 2024Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1989)
Feb 8, 2024Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 5, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1989)
Feb 5, 2024Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1989)
Feb 5, 2024TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1989)
Feb 5, 2024TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 5, 2024Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 5, 2024TR - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 5, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 8, 2024First reading, referred to Transportation.
Dec 20, 2023Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1989 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1989 (2025–26) Assault of transit employee · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1989 (2021–22) Comm. sexual exploitation · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1989 (2019–20) Election training programs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1989 (2017–18) OPMA/advisory boards · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1989 (2015–16) Water storage asset mgmt · Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2015
HB 1989 (2013–14) Transportation/term of bonds · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1989 (2011–12) Signatures/public disclosure · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1989 (2009–10) Public agency immunity · Did not pass · died in committee

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