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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5347: Abstract driving records

Concerning access to abstract driving records.

Summary

  • Removes the limitation on the abstract of a driver's record (ADR) provided to an alcohol and drug assessment or treatment agency.
  • States that courts may not charge production and copying fees for ADRs of indigent persons.
  • Permits probation officers and probation clerks employed by a court to provide an ADR to a treatment agency.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 22, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 7, 2023
  5. GovernorApr 20, 2023
  6. LawApr 20, 2023
Prime sponsor
Keith Wagoner (R-39)
Introduced
January 12, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
April 20, 2023
Session law
Chapter 118, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to access to abstract driving records;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Keith Wagoner (R-39)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jamie Pedersen D-43Manka Dhingra D-45Patty Kuderer D-48Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 22, 2023
Version voted on: SB 5347
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 7, 2023
Version voted on: SB 5347
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023.
  2. Chapter 118, 2023 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. Speaker signed.
  6. President signed.
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  11. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  12. TR - Majority; do pass.
  13. First reading, referred to Transportation.
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  16. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  18. LAW - Majority; do pass.
  19. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 5347 in other sessions

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