HB 1289-S.E - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Authorizes the department to enter into a memorandum of understanding with any federal agency for the purposes of facilitating the crossing of the border between the state of Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia.

Authorizes the department to issue an enhanced driver's license or identicard for the purposes of crossing the border between the state of Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia to an applicant who provides the department with proof of: United States citizenship, identity, and state residency.

Directs the department to develop and implement a statewide education campaign to educate Washington citizens about the border crossing initiative authorized by this act. The educational campaign must include information on the forms of travel for which the existing and enhanced driver's license can be used. The campaign must include information on the time frames for implementation of laws that impact identification requirements at the border with Canada.

Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.