6241-S AMH UPTH MUNN 037

SSB 6241 - H AMD TO TR COMM AMD (H-5288.7/06) 1093

By Representative Upthegrove

ADOPTED 3/2/2006

   On page 18, after line 38 of the amendment, insert:

   "(6) The Department of Licensing, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, Washington State Patrol, local law enforcement agencies, and other appropriate organizations, shall study the feasibility of creating a toll-free hotline for the public to report violations of accessible parking laws, including RCW 46.16.381 and 46.61.581. A report on the findings of this study is due to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2006, and shall include recommendations on how to disseminate and publicize information to the public that explains the existence, purpose, and method of accessing such a hotline, and how to partner with appropriate law enforcement agencies in the jurisdiction in which alleged violations occurred. In making recommendations regarding the potential establishment of an accessible parking violation hotline, the Department of Licensing shall consider how to utilize or partner with existing statewide and regional hotlines."

EFFECT: The Department of Licensing, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, Washington State Patrol, and local law enforcement agencies is required to study the feasibility of creating a toll-free hotline for the public to report violations of accessible parking laws.