SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 6578

                    As of January 31, 2000

Title:  An act relating to lawful vehicle combinations.

Brief Description:  Legalizing a motor vehicle, travel trailer, and boat trailer combination.

Sponsors:  Senators Haugen, McCaslin and Gardner.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Transportation:  1/31/2000.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff:  Jennifer Ziegler (786-7316)

Background:  Current law prohibits any combination of vehicles consisting of more than two vehicles.  The existing exemptions apply to truck-tractor and trailer combinations or vehicles used in driveaway service.

Summary of Bill:  A vehicle combination consisting of a vehicle, travel trailer, and a trailer designed for hauling a boat is authorized.  Specific limitations are placed on the size of the vehicles in the combination.  The overall braking capacity and trailer hitches must be capable of handling the gross weight of all the trailers in tow.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Available.

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