| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
HB 2924
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: Providing for a driver's license renewal exemption for active foreign service members.
Sponsors: Representatives Flannigan, Ormsby, Liias, Kelley, Wood and VanDeWege.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/28/08
Staff: David Munnecke (786-7315).
Background:
A Washington driver's license issued to a service member in the armed forces remains valid
while the individual is serving in the armed forces. The license can be suspended, canceled, or
revoked for cause, but otherwise does not need to be renewed in order to remain valid.
Driver's licenses issued to spouses and dependent children also remain valid for as long as the
service member is in the armed forces and the spouse or dependent child is residing with the
service member.
Summary of Bill:
Washington driver's licenses issued to foreign service officers of the State Department would
remain valid, and would not need to be renewed, for as long as the officers are employed by the
foreign service. Driver's licenses issued to a spouse or dependent child of a foreign service
officer would also remain valid for the same amount of time if the spouse or dependent child is
residing with the service member.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.