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