SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6255

BYSenators West, Patterson, Smith, Zimmerman, Benitz and Barr

Creating a zone where interstate trip permits are not required.

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 3, 1988

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6255 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.

      Signed by Senators Patterson, Chairman; Nelson, Vice Chairman; von Reichbauer, Vice Chairman; Barr, DeJarnatt, Garrett, Hansen, Kiskaddon, McMullen, Metcalf, Sellar.

Senate Staff:Brad Lovaas (786-7307)

                  February 4, 1988

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 3, 1988

BACKGROUND:

The owner of a vehicle, whether registered or not in another state, may purchase a trip permit issued by the Department of Licensing as an alternative to registering the vehicle for a full year.  Each trip permit costs $10 and authorizes the operation of a single vehicle for three consecutive days.

SUMMARY:

The original bill was not considered.

EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:

The Utilities and Transportation Commission is authorized to enter into agreements with contiguous states or provinces allowing properly registered commercial vehicles to operate without a trip permit within designated border areas if the jurisdiction grants a similar privilege to operators of commercial vehicles from Washington.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Senator West (for); Alan Scott, UTC; Paul Downey, DOL