HB 1879 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Provides that, beginning with vehicle registrations that are due or become due July 1, 2005, and thereafter, at the time of initial vehicle registration or upon periodic replacement of license plates under RCW 46.16.233, the registered owner shall pay and the department shall collect an additional fee of three dollars for each license plate issued, to assist in funding traffic safety education.

Requires the department to transmit the fee to the state treasurer for deposit into the public safety and education account. The amount so deposited may be used only for reducing the cost of traffic safety education courses under chapter 28A.220 RCW.

Provides that, in accordance with funding received under this act, the board shall set a reduced fee for students qualified to receive school lunches on a reduced-cost or free basis.