FINAL 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.

C 368 L 11

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Modifying the use of television viewers in motor vehicles.

Sponsors: House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Kristiansen, Morris and Armstrong).

House Committee on Transportation

Senate Committee on Transportation

Background:

In Washington, equipment that is capable of receiving a television broadcast in a motor vehicle may not be located forward of the back of the driver's seat or be visible to the driver while operating a motor vehicle.

Summary:

The requirement is removed that equipment capable of receiving a television broadcast be located behind the driver's seat. Instead, no person is allowed to operate 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 on a public road. An exemption is provided for live video of the motor vehicle backing up.

Votes on Final Passage:

House

90

3

Senate

48

0

(Senate amended)

House

97

0

(House concurred)

Effective:

July 22, 2011