Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 2900 — Concerning violations of traffic laws that place vulnerable roadway users at increased risk of injury and death.

Last action — Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The key change in Bill HB 2900 is the introduction of an additional fine for drivers who violate traffic laws in a way that puts vulnerable roadway users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, at greater risk. This fine will not only apply to specified traffic violations but also aims to enhance the education of law enforcement and the judicial system regarding these offenses. The revenue generated from these fines will be dedicated to programs aimed at improving awareness and enforcement related to roadway safety for vulnerable users. This change is important because it seeks to reduce injuries and fatalities among these groups by holding drivers more accountable for their actions.

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H-4621.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2900State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy House Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Kilduff, Eslick, Goodman, Dent, Kloba, and McCabe)READ FIRST TIME 02/06/18.AN ACT Relating to violations of traffic laws that place vulnerable roadway users at increased risk of injury and death;
H-3874.3HOUSE BILL 2900State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Representatives Kilduff, Eslick, Goodman, Dent, Kloba, and McCabeRead first time 01/22/18.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.AN ACT Relating to violations of traffic laws that place vulnerable roadway users at increased risk of injury and death;
This fine is not subject to the additional fees and assessments that the base penalty for this violation is subject to under RCW 2.68.040, 3.62.090, and 46.63.110.(b) For the purposes of this section, "vulnerable user of a public way" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 46.61.526(11)(c).(5) The additional fine imposed under subsection (4) of this section must be deposited into the vulnerable roadway user education account created in subsection (6) of this section.(6) The vulnerable roadway user education account is created in the state treasury.
This fine may not be waived, reduced, or suspended, and is not subject to the additional fees and assessments that the base penalty for this violation is subject to under RCW 2.68.040, 3.62.090, and 46.63.110.(b) For the purposes of this section, "vulnerable user of a public way" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 46.61.526(11)(c).(5) The additional fine imposed under subsection (4) of this section must be deposited into the vulnerable roadway user education account created in subsection (6) of this section.(6) The vulnerable roadway user education account is created in the state treasury.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  6. Minority; do not pass.

  7. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  8. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  9. Minority; do not pass.

  10. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  11. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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Not signed on (145)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2900?
HB 2900 is sponsored by Tom Dent (Republican), Carolyn Eslick (Republican), Roger Goodman (Democrat), Shelley Kloba (Democrat), Mosbrucker, and Chris Kilduff (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2900?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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