HB 2987-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Increases penalties for vehicle gross weight violations.

Directs the Washington state patrol to develop recommendations regarding the most effective methods for tracking the violations that lead to suspensions of certificates of license registration under RCW 46.44.105(3). The Washington state patrol shall also develop recommendations for improving the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles on Washington's highways and roads. In developing these recommendations, the Washington state patrol shall consult with, at a minimum, the following individuals: (1) A representative of the administrative office of the courts;

(2) A representative of the department of licensing;

(3) A representative of the trucking industry; and

(4) A member of the Washington utilities and transportation commission. The recommendations shall be submitted to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2006.