1367-S AMH FROC ELGE 091

SHB 1367 - H AMD 331

By Representative Frockt

ADOPTED 03/07/2011

    On page 6, beginning on line 3, strike all of sections 8 through 10 and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. A new section is added to chapter 81.72 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) Any city, town, county, or port district setting the rates charged for taxicab services under this chapter must consider adjusting the rates to offset any increased cost to any taxicab transportation business from mandatory industrial or other insurance coverage.

    (2) Any business that as owner leases a taxicab licensed under this chapter to a for hire operator must make a reasonable effort to train the for hire operator in motor vehicle operation and safety requirements and monitor operator compliance. Monitoring operator compliance may include the use of vehicle operator monitoring cameras."

    Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    Correct the title.

EFFECT: (1) Changes the provision regarding local jurisdiction adjustment of rates to offset insurance costs from a requirement to adjust rates to a requirement to consider adjusting rates.

(2) Provides that an owner of a taxicab licensed by a local jurisdiction that leases the taxicab must make a reasonable effort to train the operator in motor vehicle operation and safety requirements and to monitor compliance.  Provides that monitoring compliance may include operator monitoring cameras.

(3) Strikes provisions limiting local jurisdiction taxicab rate-setting authority to consumer rates.

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