6241-S AMH MORR MUNN 038

SSB 6241 - H AMD TO TR COMM AMD (H-5288.7/06) 1097

By Representative Morris

ADOPTED 3/2/2006

   On page 18, after line 38 of the amendment, insert:

   "(5) The department, prior to renewing the current contract with the vendor that provides driver's license and identification card services, shall consider new technologies for safeguarding identity and levels of funding needed to create driver's licenses and identification cards that are fraud and tamper proof. In considering new technologies, the department shall also consider the requirements of RCW 46.20.037 and the provisions of Title II of P.L. 109-13, improved security for driver's license and personal identification cards (Real ID), as passed by Congress May 10,2005. The department shall report its findings to the senate and house transportation committees by December 1, 2006."

EFFECT: Requires the Department of Licensing to consider new technologies for safeguarding identity and funding levels needed for fraud and tamper proof driver's licenses and identification cards. The department must also consider the requirements of the federal Real ID act and state law regarding biometric matching systems for driver's licenses and identification cards. Prevents the Department of Licensing from renewing the current contract, which expires on June 30, 2006, for driver's license and identification card services prior to the completion of its consideration.