SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 6073

                 As Passed Senate, May 2, 1995

Title:  An act relating to amending RCW 46.63.020 to include reference to section 5 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5141.

Brief Description:  Amending RCW 46.63.020 to include reference to section 5 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5141.

Sponsors:  Senators Smith and Schow.

Brief History:

First Special Session:  Passed Senate, 5/2/95, 38-0.

Staff:  Lidia Mori (786-7755)

Background:  During the 1995 session, the Washington Legislature passed SSB 5141 which made a number of changes to the laws governing driving under the influence of liquor or drugs (DUI).  One of the changes included in that bill was the creation of a crime  such that a person who drives a motor vehicle, is under 21 years of age and has an alcohol concentration of .02 or more is guilty of a misdemeanor. 

RCW 46.63.020 contains of list of offenses which may be classified as criminal offenses.  If an offense is not listed in 46.63.020, it is classified as a traffic infraction and may not be classified as a criminal offense.  SSB 5141 created the new crime of driving a motor vehicle while under 21 years of age with an alcohol concentration of .02 or more as a misdemeanor, yet neglected to list the new offense under RCW 46.63.020.

Summary of Bill:  RCW 46.63.020 is amended to include the crime of driving a motor vehicle while under 21 years of age with an alcohol concentration of .02 or more.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  September 1, 1995.