HB 2822 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Provides that, when a person has in his or her possession, or under his or her control, two or more stolen vehicles, he or she is presumed to know that the vehicles are stolen.

Provides that when a person has been found in possession of a stolen vehicle on two previous occasions, or has been found with a stolen vehicle under his or her control on two previous occasions, he or she is presumed to know that the third and subsequent vehicles in his or her possession, or under his or her control, are stolen.

Declares that taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree is a class B felony.

Establishes penalties for violations of the act.

Appropriates the sum of seven million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, from the state general fund to the Washington state patrol to establish and operate three regional auto theft task forces in Washington.

Appropriates the sum of three million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, from the state general fund to the Washington state patrol to establish and operate proaction auto theft swat units in Washington.