FINAL BILL REPORT

SHB 2574

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Brief Description: Allowing special year tabs on certain special license plates for persons with disabilities.

Sponsors: House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Kristiansen and Pearson).

House Committee on Transportation

Senate Committee on Transportation

Background:

A registered owner who qualifies for special parking privileges as a person with a disability may apply to the Department of Licensing for special license plates with a special year tab for persons with disabilities. Special year tabs for persons with disabilities are not available on all special license plate designs, including Amateur Radio (ham radio), Music Matters, and Volunteer Firefighters plates. In addition, special year tabs for persons with disabilities are also not available for license plates on certain vehicles which are not for general use, including horseless carriages, collector vehicles, and ride share vehicles.

Summary:

Special year tabs for persons with disabilities are made available for any special license plate, except the collector vehicle, horseless carriage, and ride share special license plates.

Votes on Final Passage:

House	97	0
Senate	48	0