FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6296

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BYSenators Nelson, Hansen, Owen, McMullen, McCaslin, Sellar, Conner and Johnson

Authorizing the state patrol to operate ports of entry jointly with other states.

Senate Committee on Transportation

House Committe on Transportation

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Transportation is negotiating with the Idaho Department of Transportation for joint use of port of entry facilities.  This would allow the placement of a Washington State Patrol officer in Idaho and the placement of an Idaho official in Washington.  The purpose is to deny entry of commercial vehicles which leave either state without having acquired the proper permits.

Idaho has a similar arrangement with Montana on the Idaho- Montana border.

SUMMARY:

The Washington State Patrol is authorized to enter into bilateral agreements with bordering states for the joint operation of ports of entry.  Either party state may deny a vehicle entrance into its state until all fees and taxes due in the other state are satisfied.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    45     0

      House 91   0

EFFECTIVE:June 9, 1988