SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5246

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.

As of February 8, 2011

Title: An act relating to employer review of abstracts of driving records.

Brief Description: Concerning employer review of abstracts of driving records.

Sponsors: Senators Chase, Harper, White and Nelson.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/03/11, 2/07/11.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff: Janice Baumgardt (786-7319)

Background: The Director of the Department of Licensing (DOL) maintains a case record on every person licensed to operate a motor vehicle in Washington. These case records, or abstracts, contain information relating to a person's driving record. The fee to obtain an abstract is $10 and the distribution of abstracts is restricted to certain persons and uses. The DOL may enter into a contractual agreement with an insurance company or its agent for the limited purpose of reviewing the driving records of existing policyholders for changes to the record and must establish a fee for this service which may not result in a net revenue loss to the state.

Summary of Bill: The DOL may enter into a contractual agreement with an employer or its agent for the purpose of reviewing the driving records of existing employees for changes to the record and must establish a fee for this service which may not result in a net revenue loss to the state.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Available.

[OFM requested ten-year cost projection pursuant to I-960.]

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.

Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: This will make it easier for employers to monitor changes in their employees' driving records in a more timely manner.

Persons Testifying: PRO: Senator Chase, prime sponsor; Dylan Doty, Raj Vhan, Enterprise Rent-a-Car; Rick Jensen, Dealers Auto Auction NW; Jim Fricke, Capital Aeroporter.