SENATE BILL REPORT
SHB 1103
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. |
As Reported by Senate Committee On:
Transportation, March 21, 2011
Title: An act relating to the use of television viewers in motor vehicles.
Brief Description: Modifying the use of television viewers in motor vehicles.
Sponsors: House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Kristiansen, Morris and Armstrong).
Brief History: Passed House: 2/22/11, 90-3.
Committee Activity: Transportation: 3/14/11, 3/21/11 [DPA].
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Majority Report: Do pass as amended.
Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King, Ranking Minority Member; Fain, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Delvin, Eide, Ericksen, Hill, Hobbs, Litzow, Nelson, Shin and Swecker.
Staff: Katherine Taylor (786-7434)
Background: Under current law, equipment capable of receiving television broadcasts must be located at a point behind the back of the driver's seat in a motor vehicle.
Summary of Bill (Recommended Amendments): The requirement that the equipment capable of receiving a television broadcast be located at a point behind the driver's seat is eliminated.
A person is prohibited from driving a motor vehicle equipped with any television viewer or screen when the moving images are visible to the driver while operating the motor vehicle on a public road.
EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Recommended Amendments): An exception is created that allows drivers to view live video of their motor vehicles backing up.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony on Substitute House Bill: PRO: Many other states allow this technology in vehicles; the technology is driver distraction neutral and safe.
OTHER: WSP just wants to make sure that drivers are not distracted and drive safely.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Ryan Spiller, Auto Alliance.
OTHER: Jason Berry, WSP.