S-0297.1/91       _______________________________________________

                                 SENATE BILL 5076

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State of Washington              52nd Legislature             1991 Regular Session

By Senator L. Kreidler.

Read first time January 18, 1991.  Referred to Committee on Transportation.Exempting disabled state employees from automobile license fees.

     AN ACT Relating to automobile license fee exemption for disabled state employees; and adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 46.16 RCW to read as follows:

     A state employee covered by either chapter 41.06 or 28B.16 RCW who has become permanently disabled as a result of his or her employment and the disability has resulted in either separation or retirement from state service is exempt from vehicle license fees charged for the issuance of the special disability license plate, including regular registration fees, other fees and taxes required to be paid upon registration, and renewal fees.  To be eligible under this section state employees must meet the criteria established for disabled persons under RCW 46.16.381.