SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 6056

                    As of January 17, 2000

Title:  An act relating to newly licensed drivers under eighteen years of age.

Brief Description:  Prohibiting new drivers under 18 from carrying passengers under 18.

Sponsors:  Senators Shin, Haugen, Costa and Goings.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Transportation:  3/5/99, 3/8/99 [DPS, DNPS]; 1/18/00.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff:  Jennifer Ziegler (786-7316)

Background:  Studies indicate that the risk of being involved in a fatal crash is much higher for teenage drivers when teenage passengers are present in the vehicle as compared with driving alone.

Summary of Bill:  New drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from driving with passengers under 18 for one year, unless accompanied by a person over the age of 21.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on January 12, 2000.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.