HB 1798-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Provides that the department of transportation shall not include the logo "RV" under RCW 47.36.310 and 47.36.320 unless a business or destination requests an "RV" logo and the department determines that the gas, food, or lodging business or the camping or tourist activity destination provides parking spaces, overhang clearances, and entrances and exits designed to accommodate recreational or other large vehicles.

Authorizes the department to charge a reasonable fee in accordance with RCW 47.36.310 or 47.36.320 to defray the costs associated with the installation and maintenance of signs with "RV" logos.

Requires the department of transportation to submit an electronic report by December 15, 2005, to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees detailing revenues and expenditures of the motorist information sign program. The report shall also include a detailed explanation of the methodology and calculation of costs charged to businesses using the program.

Repeals RCW 47.36.325.