SB 6748 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Directs the Washington state patrol and local law enforcement agencies to convene a task force to consider the advantages and disadvantages of law enforcement agencies immediately transmitting, electronically or by facsimile, the impound authorization form to the impounding tow operator.  The task force shall report its findings and recommendations to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees by January 1, 2003.

     Requires the department of licensing to study the feasibility of requiring the seller of a vehicle to remove the vehicle's license plates at the time of the sale.  The department shall specifically examine the fiscal impact of implementing this proposal, the experiences of other states, and the advantages and disadvantages of this proposal.  The department shall report its findings and recommendations to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees by January 1, 2003.