2197 AMS TRAN S7276.1

HB 2197 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Transportation

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The Washington state patrol must convene a stakeholder work group to analyze and develop options for addressing the temporary use of cargo carrying devices, the laws governing license plate visibility, and any officer and public safety issues with allowing the rear license plate to be blocked by these devices. At a minimum, a representative from each of the following groups must be invited to participate: The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs; a bicycle advocacy organization; an advocacy organization supporting the rights of persons with a disability; and the department of licensing.

(2) The work group must provide a recommendation on how to address temporary use of cargo carrying devices that block the license plate to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2020.

(3) This section expires June 30, 2021."

HB 2197 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Transportation

On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "devices;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "creating a new section; and providing an expiration date."

EFFECT: (1) Removes the language authorizing the temporary obstruction of a license plate by a cargo carrying device.

(2) Requires the Washington State Patrol to convene a work group to develop policy options for the temporary use of a cargo carrying device that address concerns with officer and public safety. A report with any recommendations is due to the legislature by December 1, 2020.