SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6558

BYSenators Conner, Thorsness, McMullen and Sellar; by request of Department of Licensing

Allowing the department of licensing to waive the driving examination for certain driver's license applicants.

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 1, 1990

Majority Report:     Do pass.

     Signed by Senators Patterson, Chairman; von Reichbauer, Vice Chairman; Barr, Bender, Benitz, Conner, DeJarnatt, Hansen, McMullen, Madsen, Murray, Nelson, Patrick, Sellar.

Senate Staff:Brad Lovaas (786-7307)

                February 9, 1990

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 8, 1990

BACKGROUND:

Current statute prohibits the Department of Licensing from issuing a new or renewal driver's license without a driver's examination.  The same statute provides the department with broad authority to waive all or any part of the examination for a person who is otherwise qualified to be licensed.

Washington and Florida are the only two states that require a driver's license examination for a new resident who surrenders a valid driver's license issued by the person's previous home state.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Licensing may waive the driver's examination of a person who surrenders a valid driver's license issued by the person's previous home state.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:   none

Fiscal Note:    requested

Senate Committee - Testified:   Mary Faulk, Department of Licensing; Joe Daniels, IFPTE 17