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Committee advances three bills to Rules Committee in executive session
Summary
In executive session the Senate Transportation Committee voted to advance three measures: House Bill 1511 (ferry captains bargaining), Substitute House Bill 1371 (veteran parking privileges) as amended, and Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1439 (motor vehicle and driver licensing technical changes).
OLYMPIA — During an executive session on March 17, the Senate Transportation Committee advanced three bills to the Rules Committee by voice vote.
Votes at a glance
- House Bill 1511 (concerning Washington State ferries captains and master/mates bargaining): Vice Chair Levick moved that the committee recommend HB 1511 “with the due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee.” The motion carried by voice vote. No roll‑call tally was recorded on the transcript; the committee record shows the motion passed and will be returned to the Rules Committee subject to signature.
- Substitute House Bill 1371 (authorizing certain parking privileges for qualifying veterans): The committee adopted a striking amendment (S‑2323.3) after debate and then advanced the bill “as amended” with a due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee. The amendment and the bill advanced by voice vote; the transcript records the motion to adopt the striking amendment and the subsequent motion to advance the bill as amended, both moved by Vice Chair Levick.
- Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1439 (technical corrections and alignment of motor vehicle and driver licensing laws with federal changes): Vice Chair Levick moved to advance ESHB 1439 with a due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee and the motion carried by voice vote. The staff described the bill as largely technical and agency‑request legislation with one substantive retention: in‑person hearing rights for licensees contesting suspension or revocation.
Notes on procedure and outcome: All three measures were advanced by voice votes in executive session; the transcript records motions and that “motion carries” for each but does not provide a roll‑call vote tally. Committee members present were recorded as saying “aye” or declining to dissent on the voice votes. The committee adjourned after the actions and members were reminded to sign committee reports.
What’s next: The bills advanced to the Rules Committee and will be available for review and further consideration by the full Senate if placed on the calendar.
