Relating to public transit vehicle operators.
Summary
Expands crime of assault in the third degree to include assault of public transit vehicle operator acting in course of official duty. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Expands crime of aggravated harassment to include knowing propulsion of bodily fluids at public transit vehicle operator acting in course of official duty. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Mar 9, 2023
How they voted
26–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 29
Mar 9, 2023
D
Democratic17
100% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Nay
R
Republican11
81% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Mar 13, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced
Vote explanation filed by Boquist.
upper
Mar 9, 2023
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
upper
Mar 7, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
upper
Jan 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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