Two weeks ago, we watched as the Vulnerable Roadway User Bill died on the Senate calendar. Today, however, hope is alive. SB 5838 may be officially dead, but the law's language is being kept alive as an amendment to HB 3001.
Tomorrow, Friday, March 5 at 5pm is the final cutoff in Olympia in this year's short legislative session. It's our last chance to pass HB 3001. Developed by the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, the bill expands bike and pedestrian safety education in traffic schools for bad drivers. It also includes our Vulnerable User Bill in an amendment.
Please call 1-800-562-6000 today. Ask your senator to vote for House Bill 3001. The bill passed overwhelmingly in the house - let's not let it die, too.
A big thanks to the following senators who continue to advocate for this bill, and worked to produce the amendment:
Sen. Joe McDermott
Sen. Adam Kline
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles
Sen. Chris Marr
At this stage, it's too late for an email. Please take a minute to look up your senator here or call the legislative hotline and leave this message: "Senator, please support House Bill 3001 and the leadership amendment."
Cascade Bicycle Club is in Olympia, working hard to build support for the HB 3001. We need your help today to get it passed.
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