SB 5501 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Directs the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to create and facilitate the Washington state auto theft task force program.

Provides that a unit of local government or a team consisting of multiple units of local governments may apply to the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs for the regional auto theft task force grants.

Requires that, effective July 1, 2004, all new automobiles sold in the state of Washington must have a vehicle identification number etching procedure completed prior to being sold. The vehicle identification number etching procedure shall be consistent with the vehicle identification number etching minimum standards established under this act.