SB 6826 - DIGEST

     Provides that, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and the department of licensing, the department of veterans affairs shall create and design, and the department of licensing shall issue, a special military veteran license plate displaying a symbol representing military veterans.

     Provides that, effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2003, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application and registration of a motor vehicle, the holder of a special military veteran license plate shall pay an initial fee of forty dollars.  The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars of each fee collected under this subsection for administration and collection expenses.  The remaining proceeds will be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the motor vehicle account.

     Provides that, effective with annual renewals due or to become due on January 1, 2004, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon renewal of a motor vehicle registration, the holder of a special military veteran license plate shall, upon application, pay a fee of thirty dollars.  The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed two dollars of each fee collected under this subsection for administration and collection expenses.  The remaining proceeds will be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the motor vehicle account.