Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Transportation Committee |
HB 2242
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Brief Description: Concerning travel trailers.
Sponsors: Representatives Wylie, Orcutt, Chapman, Bergquist, Dufault, Blake, Shewmake, Gildon and Irwin.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/22/20
Staff: Beth Redfield (786-7140).
Background:
No person may operate on the public highways any vehicle with an overall length, with or without load, in excess of 40 feet.
This restriction does not apply to:
a municipal transit vehicle;
an auto stage, private carrier bus, school bus, or motor home with an overall length not to exceed 46 feet;
an articulated auto stage with an overall length not to exceed 61 feet, excluding a back rack up to 4 feet in length; or
an auto recycling carrier up to 42 feet in length manufactured prior to 2005.
Summary of Bill:
A person may operate a travel trailer not to exceed 46 feet.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.