ESB 5705 Details
| Legal Title | AN ACT Relating to unlawful use of a personal electronic device while driving in certain speed zones; |
| Bill Description | Improving traffic safety by modifying penalty amounts for certain traffic infractions. |
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Bill Topics
Committee Hearings
| Hearing | Senate Transportation (Public) |
| Hearing | Senate Transportation (Executive) |
| Hearing | House Transportation (Public) |
| Hearing | House Transportation (Public) |
ESB 5705 Bill Timeline
Go to ESB 5705 at leg.wa.gov
Strong Momentum
01/21/2026
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
01/21/2026
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
01/21/2026
Returned to second reading for amendment.
01/21/2026
Rules suspended.
01/13/2026
Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
01/12/2026
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
04/27/2025
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
03/10/2025
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
03/10/2025
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
03/05/2025
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
02/26/2025
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
02/25/2025
Minority; without recommendation.
02/25/2025
TRAN - Majority; do pass.
02/07/2025
First reading, referred to Transportation.