SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5442

BYSenators von Reichbauer, Bender, Patterson, DeJarnatt, Conner and Hansen; by request of Legislative Transportation Committee

Making technical corrections in driver and vehicle licensing laws.

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 26, 1989

Senate Staff:Brad Lovaas (786-7307)

AS OF JANUARY 30, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Licensing is responsible for administering the motor vehicle and driver laws.  The Legislative Transportation Committee (LTC) requested the department to review its statutes for improvements in efficiency and streamlined service delivery.

The Department of Licensing recommended 61 different sections to the LTC for revision.  The Joint Subcommittee on Driver and Vehicles Programs of the Legislative Transportation Committee reviewed and recommended changes.

SUMMARY:

Technical changes to gender references, outdated statutory references, terminology changes, and ambiguous language are made.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested January 19, 1989