SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6340
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As of January 28, 2012
Title: An act relating to the carrying of passengers in a vehicle attached to a flatbed tow truck.
Brief Description: Authorizing registered tow truck operators to carry passengers in a vehicle attached to a flatbed tow truck under certain situations.
Sponsors: Senators Sheldon, King, Haugen, McAuliffe and Schoesler.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 1/31/12.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7429)
Background: Under current law it is unlawful to ride in a vehicle that is being towed by a tow truck.
Summary of Bill: A tow truck operator my allow passengers to ride in a vehicle that is being carried on the deck of a flatbed tow truck under certain conditions, including that passengers are using seatbelts and child restraints, if they are otherwise required by law.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.