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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5606: Illegal racing

Deterring illegal racing.

Summary

  • Expands the crime of illegal racing to include racing on any off-street facility and drifting, and permits those aiding and abetting racing to be charged as accomplices.
  • Provides that a person may be charged with other crimes that occur as a result of or in addition to racing.
  • Establishes procedures for the seizure, impoundment, redemption, and forfeiture of vehicles used in the crime of racing.
  • Encourages law enforcement agencies to undertake a multimedia public education campaign regarding illegal racing.

From the House Bill Report (SB 5606), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 12, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2023
  6. LawMay 4, 2023
Prime sponsor
John Lovick (D-44)
Introduced
January 27, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
May 4, 2023
Session law
Chapter 283, Laws of 2023
Companion bill
HB 1631
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to deterring illegal racing;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John Lovick (D-44)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Steve Conway D-29Karen Keiser D-33Javier Valdez D-46Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2023
Version voted on: SB 5606
46 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican18101
How each member voted

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 12, 2023
Version voted on: SB 5606
93 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54301
Republican39100
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Governor signed.
  2. Effective date 1/1/2024.
  3. Chapter 283, 2023 Laws.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. Speaker signed.
  6. President signed.
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  11. Minority; without recommendation.
  12. CRJ - Majority; do pass.
  13. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
  14. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2.
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  17. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  19. LAW - Majority; do pass.
  20. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 5606 in other sessions

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