HB2980Introduced in the House
Motor vehicles; authorizing licensed operators discretion to accept certain form of insurance as valid; effective date.
Introduced by Chris Banning, District 24
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Motor vehicles; authorizing licensed operators discretion to accept certain form of insurance as valid; effective date.
Where it stands
Placed on General Order
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Aeronautics & Transportation Committee: DO PASS · April 6, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Micheal Bergstrom | 1 | Yes |
| Ally Seifried | 2 | Yes |
| Avery Frix | 9 | Yes |
| Jerry Alvord | 14 | Yes |
| Brian Guthrie | 25 | Yes |
| Darcy Jech | 26 | Yes |
| Jo Dossett | 35 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Banning
Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Referred to Public Safety
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Safety
CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
Authored by Senator Guthrie (principal Senate author)
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 93 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation
Reported Do Pass Aeronautics and Transportation committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
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