Introduced by Sen. Doug Ericksen (Ferndale) (R) on January 12, 2012
Changes the allowable maximum length for vehicles operated on public highways from forty feet to forty-six feet. (Companion Bill: HB 2430). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on January 12, 2012
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 2, 2012
Makes atechnical correction concerning the exception for certain vehicles whose maximum length is 46 feet.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 2, 2012
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 3, 2012
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on March 23, 2012
Provides that auto recycling carriers up to 42 feet in length, that were manufactured prior to 2005, are exempt from the state maximum vehicle length limit.