FINAL BILL REPORT

                 EHB 1254

                         C 204 L 98

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Prohibiting destruction of driving records for alcohol or drug‑related offenses.

Sponsors:  Representatives Sterk, D. Sommers, Carrell, Mulliken, Delvin, Chandler, O'Brien and Bush.

House Committee on Law & Justice

Senate Committee on Law & Justice

Background: Courts are required to keep conviction records on traffic law violations.  The statute requiring that these records be kept does not specify the duration of the requirement.

Summary: Courts are required to keep records of drunk driving convictions permanently.

Votes on Final Passage:

House930

Senate460(Senate amended)

House960(House concurred)

Effective:June 11, 1998