Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 6565 — Authorizing wheelchair accessible taxicabs access to high occupancy vehicle lanes.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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The key change in Senate Bill 6565 allows wheelchair-accessible taxicabs to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, which was not specifically mentioned in the earlier version of the bill. This amendment is crucial because it enhances transportation access for individuals with mobility disabilities, helping to reduce travel times and promote inclusivity in public transportation. By enabling these vehicles to use faster lanes, it supports a more efficient and equitable transit system.

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S-4523.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6565State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Senate Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Hasegawa and Chase)READ FIRST TIME 02/06/18.AN ACT Relating to authorizing wheelchair accessible taxicabs access to high occupancy vehicle lanes;
S-4222.1SENATE BILL 6565State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Senators Hasegawa and ChaseRead first time 01/26/18.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.AN ACT Relating to authorizing wheelchair accessible taxicabs access to high occupancy vehicle lanes;
(d) private, for hire vehicles regulated under chapter 81.72 RCW that have been specially manufactured, designed, or modified for the transportation of a person who has a mobility disability and uses a wheelchair or other assistive device;
(d) private, for hire vehicles regulated under chapter 81.72 RCW that have been specially manufactured, designed, or modified for the transportation of a person who is wheelchair-bound and has a physical or medical impairment;
Such highway authorities may reserve any limited access facility or portions thereof, including designated lanes or ramps for the exclusive or preferential use of (a) public transportation vehicles, (b) privately owned buses, (c) motorcycles, (d) private motor vehicles carrying not less than a specified number of passengers, (e) private, for hire vehicles regulated under chapter 81.72 RCW that have been specially manufactured, designed, or modified for the transportation of a person who has a mobility disability and uses a wheelchair or other assistive device, or (((e))) (f) the following private transportation provider vehicles if the vehicle has the capacity to carry eight or more passengers, regardless of the number of passengers in the vehicle, and if such use does not interfere with the efficiency, reliability, and safety of public transportation operations:
Such highway authorities may reserve any limited access facility or portions thereof, including designated lanes or ramps for the exclusive or preferential use of (a) public transportation vehicles, (b) privately owned buses, (c) motorcycles, (d) private motor vehicles carrying not less than a specified number of passengers, (e) private, for hire vehicles regulated under chapter 81.72 RCW that have been specially manufactured, designed, or modified for the transportation of a person who is wheelchair-bound and has a physical or medical impairment, or (((e))) (f) the following private transportation provider vehicles if the vehicle has the capacity to carry eight or more passengers, regardless of the number of passengers in the vehicle, and if such use does not interfere with the efficiency, reliability, and safety of public transportation operations:
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Action History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

  2. Senate Rules "X" file.

  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  4. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  6. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  7. First reading, referred to Transportation.

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

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  • Chase

Not signed on (149)

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Who sponsors SB 6565?
SB 6565 is sponsored by Bob Hasegawa (Democrat) and Chase.
What is the current status of SB 6565?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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