2009 House Bill 4959

Increase penalties for harming vulnerable roadway user

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Gabe Leland (D-10)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the enhanced penalties proposed by House Bill 4958 for a motorist who commits a moving violation that causes injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 22, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 9, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 73 to 30 (details)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the enhanced penalties proposed by House Bill 4958 for a motorist who commits a moving violation that causes injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Transportation