1125-S AMS BENT HOOV 003

SHB 1125 -  S AMD TO S TRAN COMM AMD (S-2748.3/99) - 443

    By Senator Benton

                                               NOT ADOPTED 4/19/99

    On page 21, after line 14 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "(5) During this biennium, the department shall issue an annual HOV lane use permit for $250 per vehicle that authorizes that vehicle to be used in the HOV lanes without restriction.  All revenue generated by the sale of this permit shall be deposited into the state motor vehicle fund for highway improvement purposes to increase capacity."

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EFFECT: Authorizes an unrestricted HOV lane use permit for $250 annually.