SENATE BILL REPORT

ESB 5284

BYSenators Owen, Bender, Conner, Saling and Rasmussen

Authorizing issuance of special license plates to the surviving spouse of a Pearl Harbor survivor.

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 2, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Patterson, Chairman; Nelson, Vice Chairman; von Reichbauer, Vice Chairman; Barr, Conner, DeJarnatt, Hansen, Madsen, Murray, Sellar, Thorsness.

Senate Staff:Brad Lovaas (786-7307)

                  February 21, 1989

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 20, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Licensing administers many special license plate programs.

Pearl Harbor survivors are eligible to receive plates if they are a survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and meet other criteria.

Pearl Harbor survivors pay all regular vehicle license fees and taxes.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Licensing is authorized to issue plates or continue the issuance of plates to the surviving spouse of a former Pearl Harbor survivor, if the spouse was married to a Pearl Harbor survivor at the time of death.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    yes

Fiscal Note:      requested January 26, 1989

Senate Committee - Testified: No one