Washington State
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research
BILL
ANALYSIS
Transportation Committee
HB 1736
Brief Description: Requiring the department of licensing to collect vehicle odometer readings at the time of original vehicle registration and registration renewal.
Sponsors: Representatives Cortes, Fey, Senn, Ryu, Wylie, Slatter, Reed and Pollet.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Requires that the application for vehicle registration and vehicle registration renewal include the mileage shown on the odometer of the vehicle.
Hearing Date: 2/15/23
Staff: Beth Redfield (786-7140).
Background:

To operate a vehicle on the public highways of the state, a person must have in full force and effect a current vehicle registration. 

 

The application for an initial registration must include certain information, including but not limited to:

  • a description of the vehicle, including its make, model, and vehicle identification number;
  • the name and address of the person registering the vehicle;
  • information about any security interest in the vehicle;
  • the licensed gross weight of the vehicle; and
  • the empty scale weight of the vehicle.

 

Annual renewal of the vehicle registration is also required, with no additional information required.
Summary of Bill:

Vehicle registration and vehicle registration renewal applications for on-road vehicles must also include the mileage shown on the odometer of the vehicle at the time of application.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on February 6, 2023.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect on March 1, 2024.