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• Introduced by Sen. Joe McDermott, (D-Seattle) (D) on February 4, 2009, provides that local laws and ordinances may classify traffic infractions, where the conduct is a cause of death, great or substantial bodily harm to another while operating or controlling a motor vehicle, as a criminal offense.
  • Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 4, 2009.
    • Substitute offered in the Senate on February 5, 2010, to remove "highway worker" from the definition of a vulnerable road user. If the person elects to pay a fine and have his or her license suspended, the fine must be between $1,000 and $5,000. The substitute clarifies that the court will set the hearing date and provide written notice of the time, place, and date of the hearing in which the person was cited for negligent driving in the second degree. The substitute passed in the Senate by voice vote on February 5, 2010.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 5, 2010.