Senate2023-24 session

SSB 5317: Concerning the removal of vehicles by a regional transit authority when obstructing the operation of high capacity transportation vehicles or jeopardizing public safety.

Signed into law: Chapter 326, Laws of 2023

Sponsor
Nobles
Introduced
January 12, 2023
Status
C 326 L 23
Last action
Effective date 7/23/2023. (May 4, 2023)
As of
August 18, 2026, 2:03 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records

What this bill does

Allows Regional Transit Authority (RTA) representatives to direct an immediate tow of unauthorized vehicles on or within 10 feet of an RTA right-of-way.

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Floor votes

  • House: Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 24, 2023
    95 yea · 1 nay · 2 not voting
  • Senate: Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 17, 2023
    47 yea · 1 nay · 1 not voting
  • Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 15, 2023
    49 yea · 0 nay

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