FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 6077

                         C 17 L 95 E1

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Revising probationary licenses and reissue charges for alcohol‑related offenses.

Sponsors:  Senator Smith.

Background:  The 1995 Washington State Legislature passed SSB 5141, which has been signed into law by the Governor.  In SSB 5141, the reissue fee for a driver's license that has been suspended or revoked due to a violation of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) was left at $50.  SSB 5141 also did not require a person who has been convicted of driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to obtain a probationary license after any period of suspension or revocation.

There is concern that the Department of Licensing will have serious difficulty implementing SSB 5141 without additional revenue.

Summary:  The Department of Licensing must place a person's driving privilege in probationary status after the expiration of any period of suspension or revocation resulting from a conviction of driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Votes on Final Passage:

First Special Session

Senate    42 0

House     92 0 (House amended)

Senate    46 0 (Senate concurred)

Effective:  September 1, 1995