HB 1401-FN (2004): limiting the use of traffic signal preemption devices, establishing a commission to study railroad matching funds, authorizing an expenditure for a certain feasibility study, and relative to landowner permission for OHRV operation and loading and unloading OHRVs on highways.
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@misc{bill-2004-hb1401, title = {HB 1401-FN (2004): limiting the use of traffic signal preemption devices, establishing a commission to study railroad matching funds, authorizing an expenditure for a certain feasibility study, and relative to landowner permission for OHRV operation and loading and unloading OHRVs on highways.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2004/hb1401}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
HB 1401-FN (2004)
limiting the use of traffic signal preemption devices, establishing a commission to study railroad matching funds, authorizing an expenditure for a certain feasibility study, and relative to landowner permission for OHRV operation and loading and unloading OHRVs on highways.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
- Chapter law: 250
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1211). The committee's amendment (1211) was adopted on a voice vote on April 29, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1236), offered by Sen. Flanders, was adopted on a voice vote on April 29, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1465), offered by Sen. Kenney, was adopted on a voice vote on April 29, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 6, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference”, on a motion by Sen. Kenney. A committee of conference met on May 18, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a division vote 189–125. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1694) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 250 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2004.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- March 24, 2004, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
- May 18, 2004, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM203,LOB
Votes
- April 29, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass as Am — voice vote, passed
- May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
- May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — yeas 189, nays 125, passed
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
- January 20, 2004: Hearing Jan 20 10:00 RM203,LOB
- February 3, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 19 (vote 12-0;CC)
- February 3, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0220}
- February 19, 2004: Passed with Am
- March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC11
- April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1211} [04/29/04]; SC17, Pg.8
- April 29, 2004: Committee Amendment{1211}, AA, VV
- April 29, 2004: Sen. Flanders Floor Amendment{1236},(New Title), AA, VV
- April 29, 2004: Sen. Kenney Floor Amendment{1465},(2nd New Title), AA, VV
- April 29, 2004: Ought to Pass as Am{1211},{1236},(New Title),{1465},(2nd New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 29, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- May 6, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Packard MA
- May 6, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Packard, Royce, Letourneau & Ferland)
- May 6, 2004: Senator Kenney Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
- May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Flanders, Barnes, Below
- May 18, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 18 10:00 RM203,LOB
- May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am + New Am{1619}, Filed
- May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1619}, Adopted, VV
- May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted DIV(189-125)
- May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1694}, Adopted
- May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am{1694}, Adopted<6/8/04>
- May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
- May 25, 2004: Enrolled
- June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2004 Eff: 6/15/2004* Chap: 0250
- June 15, 2004: *Multiple Effective Dates, Sec. 1, 8 & 9 eff. 1/1/2005