| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
HB 1887
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Allowing identicard renewal by mail or electronic commerce for individuals over the age of seventy.
Sponsors: Representatives Linville, Armstrong and Grant.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/19/07
Staff: David Munnecke (786-7315).
Background:
The Department of Licensing (DOL) is required to issue an identicard to an applicant who does
not hold a valid Washington driver's license, is able to prove his or her identity using the
accepted forms of identification, and pays the required fee. The identicard expires on the fifth
anniversary of the applicant's birthdate after issuance.
An applicant seeking to renew his or her identicard can do so by means of a personal appearance,
or through the DOL's online renewal system. In order to be eligible for online renewal, an
applicant must have renewed the identicard by means of a personal appearance when it last
expired, and must have a photograph on file with the DOL.
Summary of Bill:
An applicant who has renewed his or her identicard by means of a personal appearance before the
Department of Licensing (DOL) after his or her 70th birthday and has a photograph on file with
the DOL, may renew his or her identicard by mail or electronic commerce in perpetuity.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on February 18, 2007.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect on January 1, 2008.