SENATE BILL REPORT

                            SB 6587

                    AS OF FEBRUARY 8, 1994

Brief Description:  Allowing people to acquire short term disabled parking permits in a timely manner.

SPONSORS: Senators McDonald and Oke

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff:  Brian McMorrow (786‑7304)

Hearing Dates: February 8, 1994

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Licensing may grant parking privileges to any person who has a disability that limits or impairs his or her ability to walk.  Persons who qualify for special parking privileges may obtain a removable windshield placard that bears the international symbol of access.  Persons disabled and expected to improve within six months may be issued a temporary placard for a period not to exceed six months.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Licensing must ensure that all of its offices and authorized agents have available for immediate use a supply of temporary placards that a temporarily disabled person may obtain when he or she presents a certificate of disability from his or her physician.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested