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2011 House Bill 1103: Modifying the use of television viewers in motor vehicles
Introduced by Rep. Dan Kristiansen (Snohomish) (R) on January 12, 2011
Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while a television monitor in view of the driver is in use. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Transportation Committee on January 12, 2011
Substitute offered in the House on January 27, 2011
To clarify that a driver may not be able to view a television broadcast while on a public road. The original bill said while a vehicle is in motion.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on January 27, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 2, 2011
To remove the requirement that equipment capable of receiving television broadcasts must be located behind the back of the driver's seat. Prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle with equipment capable of receiving a television broadcast when moving images are visible to the driver.
Received in the Senate on February 23, 2011
Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 23, 2011
Amendment offered in the Senate on March 22, 2011
To create an exception that allows drivers to view live video of their motor vehicles backing up.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 22, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 22, 2011
Prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle with equipment capable of receiving a television broadcast when moving images are visible to the driver; however, a driver may view live video of their vehicles while in reverse.
Received in the House on April 14, 2011
House concurred with the Senate amendments. This bill prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle with equipment capable of receiving a television broadcast when moving images are visible to the driver; however, a driver may view live video of their vehicles while in reverse.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 16, 2011