SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6467
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 January 30, 2012
Title: An act relating to making Japanese-Americans interned during World War II eligible for former prisoner of war license plates.
Brief Description: Making Japanese-Americans interned during World War II eligible for former prisoner of war license plates.
Sponsors: Senators Hobbs, Shin, Swecker, Haugen, Rolfes, Fraser, Prentice, Kohl-Welles and McAuliffe.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 1/26/12.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7429)
Background: An individual that is a veteran of the armed forces, was captured and incarcerated by an enemy of the United States during a period of war, and has received a prisoner of war medal is eligible to receive a prisoner of war license plate. A vehicle that is owned by a veteran with a prisoner of war license plate is exempt from vehicle license fees, license plate fees, and excise taxes.
Summary of Bill: Individuals that are eligible to receive a former prisoner of war license plate is expanded to include Japanese-Americans that were confined in a wartime relocation and internment of civilians center between February 1942 and 1946.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
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: There were approximately 9000 Japanese-Americans from Washington that were interred in camps during World War II. Of those, 1000 served in the US Army; about 4000 are still living. This bill clarifies that Japanese-Americans that were interred are eligible for a POW plate.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Don White, citizen.