HB 2334 - DIGEST

Directs the department, the Washington state patrol, and the Washington state council for the prevention of child abuse and neglect to work cooperatively to create and design a special keep kids safe license plate for motor vehicles required to display two motor vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department.

Provides that, effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2005, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon renewal of a motor vehicle registration, the holder of a special keep kids safe license plate shall pay an initial fee of forty-five dollars. The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars of each fee collected under this provision for administration and collection expenses incurred by it. The department shall remit the remaining proceeds to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report. The state treasurer shall credit the funds to the children's trust fund created under RCW 43.121.100.

Provides that, effective with annual renewals due or to become due on January 1, 2005, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon renewal of a motor vehicle registration, the holder of a special keep kids safe license plate shall pay a fee of thirty-five dollars. The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed two dollars of each fee collected under this provision for administration and collection expenses incurred by it. The department shall remit the remaining proceeds to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report. The state treasurer shall credit the funds to the children's trust fund created under RCW 43.121.100.