HB 1489-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/10/03)

Declares that the creation of a statewide organ and tissue donor registry is crucial to facilitate timely and successful organ and tissue procurement.

Finds that continuing education as to the existence and maintenance of a statewide organ and tissue donor registry is in the best interest of the people of the state of Washington.

Directs the department of licensing to electronically transfer to the federally designated organ procurement organization all information that appears on the front of a driver's license or identicard including the name, gender, date of birth, and most recent address of any person who obtains a driver's license or identicard who volunteers to donate organs or tissue upon death.

Provides that an applicant for a new or renewed registration for a vehicle required to be registered under chapter 46.12 RCW or chapter 46.16 RCW may make a donation of one dollar or more to the organ and tissue donation awareness account to promote the donation of organs and tissues under the provisions of the uniform anatomical gift act, RCW 68.50.520 through 68.50.630.