FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6219

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.

C 205 L 14

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning actions for damage arising from vehicular traffic on a primitive road.

Sponsors: Senators Dansel, Sheldon, Hatfield and Hobbs.

Senate Committee on Law & Justice

House Committee on Judiciary

Background: County roads may be designated as primitive roads where the roads:

Warning signs designating a primitive road must be placed where a highway connects with a primitive road. The Board of County Commissioners may limit or prohibit classes of vehicles on any county road.

State law prohibits consideration of the road design, road location, and signage or lack of signage other than required warning signs, in any legal action against a county or county employee for damages arising from vehicle traffic on primitive roads.

Summary: Discretionary maintenance may not be considered in any legal action against a county for damages arising from vehicle traffic on primitive roads.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate

48

0

House

97

0

Effective:

June 12, 2014