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2017 House Bill 1149: Providing an exemption from certain maximum vehicle length limitations
Introduced by Rep. Mike Chapman (Port Angeles) (D) on January 12, 2017
Referred to the House Transportation Committee on January 12, 2017
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 8, 2017
Amendment offered by Rep. Vincent Buys (Lynden) (R) on February 27, 2017
Increases the maximum length of a single vehicle that a person can operate in the state of Washington from 40 feet to 46 feet. Removes language for the auto stage, private carrier bus, school bus, motor home, and auto recycling carrier exemptions since these vehicles would be included within the new 46-foot length limit.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on February 27, 2017
Received in the Senate on March 1, 2017
Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on March 1, 2017
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 29, 2017
Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on April 20, 2017