Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Transportation Committee |
HB 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. |
Brief Description: Modifying the use of television viewers in motor vehicles.
Sponsors: Representatives Kristiansen, Morris and Armstrong.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/20/11
Staff: Jerry Long (786-7306).
Background:
Under current law, the use of equipment that is capable of receiving a television broadcast in a motor vehicle cannot be located forward of the back of the driver's seat or which is visible to the driver while operating a motor vehicle.
Summary of Bill:
The bill removes the requirement that the equipment capable of receiving a television broadcast be located at any point behind the driver's seat. It requires that no person will drive a motor vehicle with equipment capable of receiving a television broadcast when the moving images are visible to the driver while the motor vehicle is in motion.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.