HB 2339-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Requires the department of licensing to collect from, rather than provide an opportunity for, the owners of vehicles registered under RCW 46.16.0621 and vehicles licensed under RCW 46.16.070 with a declared gross weight of ten thousand pounds or less a voluntary donation of five dollars at the time of initial or renewal registration unless the vehicle owner opts not to participate in the donation program.

Requires the department of licensing to ensure that the opt-out donation is clear, visible, and prominently displayed in both paper and online vehicle registration renewals.

Provides that: (1) Notification of intent to not participate in the donation program must be provided annually at the time of vehicle registration renewal; and

(2) The act applies to registrations due or to become due on or after September 1, 2009.