WASHINGTON -- Here are the 31 mandates contained in Senate Bill 1813, and the timeline for each of them to become effective following adoption of the proposed legislation:

Written proficiency exam 18 months

Pre-authorization safety audit 1 year

12-month safety review 1 year

Financial responsibility 6 months report, 6 months after report initiate rulemaking, 1 year final

Electronic on-board recorders 1 year

National Registry of Medical Examiners 1 year

Minimum standards for driver notification systems 1 year

Minimum entry-level driver training - 6 months

Driver safety fitness ratings no deadline

Safety belts for new motorcoaches 1 year

Roof strength and crush resistance 2 years

Anti-ejection safety countermeasures 2 years

Rollover crash avoidance 2 years

Tire pressure monitoring systems 3 years

Retrofit for safety belts after assessment (w/in 1 year) 1 year

Retrofit for other anti-ejection countermeasures after assessment (w/in 1 year) - 2 years

Flammability standard for exterior components 18 months

Smoke suppression 18 months

Prevention of and resistance to wheel-well fires 18 months

Automatic fire suppression 18 months

Passenger evacuation 18 months

Causation and prevention of motorcoach fires 18 months

Tire performance standard 3 years

Improved fire extinguishers research and testing (w/in 2 years) 2 years after for rule

Interior impact protection research and testing (w/in 2 years) 2 years after for rule

Compartmentalization safety countermeasures research and testing (w/in 2 yrs) 2 years after for rule

Collision avoidance systems research and testing (w/in 2 years) 2 years after for rule

Process for monitoring ongoing safety performance no deadline

Event data recorders after evaluation (within 1 year) 2 years after for rule

Safety inspection program Requiring states to conduct annual inspections 3 years

Distracted driving 1 year