SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6255
BYSenators West, Patterson, Smith, Zimmerman, Benitz and Barr
Creating a zone where interstate trip permits are not required.
Senate Committee on Transportation
Senate Hearing Date(s):February 3, 1988
Majority Report: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6255 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.
Signed by Senators Patterson, Chairman; Nelson, Vice Chairman; von Reichbauer, Vice Chairman; Barr, DeJarnatt, Garrett, Hansen, Kiskaddon, McMullen, Metcalf, Sellar.
Senate Staff:Brad Lovaas (786-7307)
February 4, 1988
AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 3, 1988
BACKGROUND:
The owner of a vehicle, whether registered or not in another state, may purchase a trip permit issued by the Department of Licensing as an alternative to registering the vehicle for a full year. Each trip permit costs $10 and authorizes the operation of a single vehicle for three consecutive days.
SUMMARY:
The original bill was not considered.
EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:
The Utilities and Transportation Commission is authorized to enter into agreements with contiguous states or provinces allowing properly registered commercial vehicles to operate without a trip permit within designated border areas if the jurisdiction grants a similar privilege to operators of commercial vehicles from Washington.
Appropriation: none
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: none requested
Senate Committee - Testified: Senator West (for); Alan Scott, UTC; Paul Downey, DOL