| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
SSB 5937
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 additional patrols along high-accident corridors.
Sponsors: Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Swecker, Murray and Kauffman).
Brief Summary of Substitute Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/27/07
Staff: Jerry Long (786-7306).
Background:
Upon a proper request from an authorized requester, the Department of Licensing (DOL)
provides a certified abstract of a person's driving record that is maintained by the DOL. The
current fee for an abstract of driving record from DOL is $5. Revenue from the fee is deposited
into the Highway Safety Account. Appropriations from the account fund the DOL's Driver's
Services Division and related support costs.
Summary of Bill:
The fee for an abstract of driving record is increased from $5 to $10. Five dollars of the fee will
continue to be deposited into the Highway Safety Fund and the $5 increase will be deposited into
the State Patrol Highway Account. The $5 increase deposited to the State Patrol Highway
Account may be used for enhanced State Patrol resources to address locations that have been
identified as having higher than average collision rates.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect on August 1, 2007.