SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5277

BYSenators Peterson, Patterson, Hansen and Conner

Requiring vehicle license plates to be treated with fully reflectorized materials.

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 4, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Hansen, Vice Chairman; Tanner, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Barr, Bender, DeJarnatt, Garrett, Halsan, Nelson, Patterson, Smitherman, von Reichbauer, West.

Senate Staff:Brad Lovaas (786-7307)

                  March 18, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 17, 1987

BACKGROUND:

As of January 1, 1968 all vehicle number plates have been treated with reflectorized materials designed to increase visibility and legibility at night.  Currently, the Department of Licensing under its authority to set specifications for the manufacturing of license plates requires that all license plates be fully reflectorized.

SUMMARY:

Vehicle license plates are required to be fully reflectorized.

Fiscal Note:      requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Donna Stringer, DOL; Larry Erickson, Sheriff, Spokane County