BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2356

HB 2356: Speed safety cameras

Concerning speed safety camera systems.

Summary

Establishes a 30-day period after introduction of speed safety camera systems in the state when only a written warning may be issued for an infraction captured by a speed safety camera (safety camera) and requires the Washington State Department of Transportation to conduct a public awareness campaign during this period.
Requires that a final order be entered that finds a person committed an infraction captured by a safety camera if the person fails to respond to a notice of infraction.
Sets the penalty for safety camera violations to $124 for the first violation and $248 for subsequent violations.
Authorizes the Office of Administrative Hearings to grant a payment plan if it determines that a person is not able to pay the monetary obligation for a safety camera infraction.
Permits courts and government agencies with jurisdiction over safety camera-enforced infractions to forward outstanding violations to the Department of Licensing for vehicle registration holds.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2356), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to speed safety camera systems;

Passed February 8, 2024

Version voted on: ESHB 2356

97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	58	0	0	0
Republican	39	0	0	1

How each member voted

Mar 7, 2024By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 2356)
Feb 12, 2024First reading, referred to Transportation. (ESHB 2356)
Feb 8, 2024Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2356)
Feb 8, 2024Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2356)
Feb 8, 2024Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2356)
Feb 8, 20241st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2356)
Feb 8, 20241st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 7, 2024Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2356)
Feb 7, 2024Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 2, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2356)
Feb 2, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 31, 2024TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2356)
Jan 31, 2024TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 31, 2024TR - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 15, 2024First reading, referred to Transportation.

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

HB 2356 (2025–26) PRA/homicide cases · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2356 (2019–20) Prof. licensure/convictions · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2356 (2017–18) Stem cell therapies · Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2018
HB 2356 (2015–16) Employee personal vehicles · Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2016
HB 2356 (2013–14) Flood hazard reduction/bonds · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2356 (2011–12) Agricultural fairs · Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2012
HB 2356 (2009–10) Student achievement fund · Enacted · Chapter 541, Laws of 2009
HB 2356 (2007–08) School impact fees · Did not pass · died in committee