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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1244

HB 1244: Driver training alternative

Concerning training as an alternative to driver license suspension for the accumulation of certain traffic infractions.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to terminate a 60-day driver's license suspension early for three or more moving violations in a one-year period or four or more moving violations in a two-year period when a person completes a safe driving course approved by the DOL.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1244), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 3, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 16, 2025
  5. GovernorApr 29, 2025
  6. LawApr 29, 2025
Prime sponsor
Sharon Wylie (D-49)
Introduced
January 13, 2025 in the House
Last action
April 29, 2025
Session law
Chapter 175, Laws of 2025
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5198
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1244, SHB 1244

AN ACT Relating to training as an alternative to driver license suspension for the accumulation of certain traffic infractions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sharon Wylie (D-49)

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2025
Version voted on: SHB 1244
57 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57101
Republican03900
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage on Reconsideration

Passed March 3, 2025
Version voted on: SHB 1244
58 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican03900
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 16, 2025
Version voted on: SHB 1244
34 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican41500
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 4/1/2026. (SHB 1244)
  2. Chapter 175, 2025 Laws. (SHB 1244)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1244)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1244)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1244)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1244)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1244)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1244)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1244)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1244)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1244)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1244)
  13. TRAN - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1244)
  14. Referred to Transportation. (SHB 1244)
  15. And refer to Transportation. (SHB 1244)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1244)
  17. LAW - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1244)
  18. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (SHB 1244)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1244)
  20. Vote on third reading will be reconsidered. (SHB 1244)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1244)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1244)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1244)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1244)
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1244)
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  29. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1244)
  30. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1244)
  31. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1244)
  32. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  33. Minority; without recommendation.
  34. Minority; do not pass.
  35. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. First reading, referred to Transportation.
  37. Prefiled for introduction.

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