SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 6077

                As Passed Senate, May 17, 1995

Title:  An act relating to probationary licenses and reissue charges for alcohol‑related offenses.

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

Sponsors:  Senator Smith.

Brief History:

First Special Session:  Passed Senate, 5/17/95, 42-0.

Staff:  Lidia Mori (786-7755)

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 of Bill:  The reissue fee for a driver's license that is suspended or revoked due to a violation of driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is increased to $100.

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.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  September 1, 1995.

House Amendment(s):  The fee for reissuance of a person's driver's license that was suspended or revoked due to a DUI violation is $50.