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2007 Senate Bill 5179: Regarding the operation of snowmobiles.
Introduced by Sen. Jim Kastama, (D-Puyallup) (D) on January 12, 2007
To amend snowmobile registration requirements. Currently, state law requires those who own, transport, or operate a snowmobile to register with the state. This bill would make it no longer necessary to register for owning or transporting a snowmobile. Registration would still be required for operating a snowmobile within the state. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Natural Resources, Ocean and Recreation Committee on January 12, 2007
Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on January 19, 2007
Substitute offered in the Senate on January 28, 2008
To provide that snowmobiles must be registered with DOL only if operated in Washington State. A person who owns or transports a snowmobile in Washington, but does not operate it, is not required to register the snowmobile.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 19, 2008
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 28, 2008
Amendment offered by Sen. Jim Kastama, (D-Puyallup) (D) on February 19, 2008
Removing inconsistent language.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 19, 2008
Received in the House on February 20, 2008
Referred to the House Transportation Committee on February 20, 2008
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 29, 2008
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on March 18, 2008