WSR 97-12-044

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING

[Filed June 2, 1997, 3:00 p.m.]

            Original Notice.

            Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).

            Title of Rule: Chapter 308-330 WAC, Washington model traffic ordinance.

            Purpose: Implementation of EHB 1940, chapter 229, Laws of 1997, and SSB 5060, chapter 66, Laws of 1997. The proposed rule amendments reflect the changes made to the model traffic ordinances by enactment of this legislation.

            Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 46.90.010.

            Statute Being Implemented: Chapters 66 and 229, Laws of 1997.

            Summary: The model traffic ordinance is amended relating to the driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs and to clarify driving statutes.

            Reasons Supporting Proposal: Implementation of 1997 session legislation.

            Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Jack L. Lince, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA, (360) 902-3773; Implementation: Nancy Kelly, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA, (360) 902-3754; and Enforcement: Local authorities, local government agencies.

            Name of Proponent: Department of Licensing, governmental.

            Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

            Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: No new rules are being proposed.

            Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Amendatory sections WAC 308-330-307, adding RCW 46.20.720, [46.20].730, and [46.20].740 amended by EHB 1940, chapter 229, Laws of 1997 and adding sections 1 and 2, chapter 66, Laws of 1997, added by SSB 5060; and WAC 308-330-425, adding section 4, chapter 66, Laws of 1997, added by SSB 5060.

            No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. A small business economic impact statement is not required pursuant to RCW 19.85.030.

            Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption. The proposed rule making does not impose more than a minor cost on businesses in an industry. The contents of the proposed rules are explicitly and specifically dictated by statute.

            Hearing Location: Highways-Licenses Building, Conference Room 303, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA, on July 10, 1997, at 10:00 a.m.

            Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jack Lince by July 8, 1997, TDD (360) 664-8885.

            Submit Written Comments to: Jack L. Lince, Contracts Manager, Title and Registration Services, P.O. Box 2957, Olympia, WA 98507-2957, FAX (360) 664-0831, by July 8, 1997.

            Date of Intended Adoption: July 15, 1997.

June 2, 1997

Eric L. Anderson

for Nancy Kelly, Administrator

Title and Registration Services

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-10-068, filed 5/5/97, effective 6/5/97)

            WAC 308-330-307  RCW sections adopted--Driver licenses-identicards. The following sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) pertaining to driver licenses and identification cards as now or hereafter amended are hereby adopted by reference as a part of this chapter in all respects as though such sections were set forth herein in full: RCW 46.20.021, 46.20.022, 46.20.025, 46.20.027, 46.20.031, 46.20.041, 46.20.045, 46.20.055, 46.20.070, 46.20.190, 46.20.220, 46.20.308, 46.20.336, 46.20.338, 46.20.342, 46.20.343, 46.20.344, 46.20.391, 46.20.394, 46.20.410, 46.20.420, 46.20.430, 46.20.500, 46.20.510, 46.20.550, 46.20.720, 46.20.730, 46.20.740, 46.20.750, ((and)) 46.20.3101, and sections 1 and 2, chapter 66, Laws of 1997.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.90.010. 97-10-068, § 308-330-307, filed 5/5/97, effective 6/5/97; 96-13-089, § 308-330-307, filed 6/19/96, effective 7/20/96; 95-23-042, § 308-330-307, filed 11/13/95, effective 12/14/95; 94-23-029, § 308-330-307, filed 11/8/94, effective 12/9/94; 94-01-082, § 308-330-307, filed 12/13/93, effective 7/1/94.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-10-068, filed 5/5/97, effective 6/5/97)

            WAC 308-330-425  RCW sections adopted--Reckless driving, vehicular homicide and assault. The following sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) pertaining to reckless driving, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, vehicular homicide and assault as now or hereafter amended are hereby adopted by reference as a part of this chapter in all respects as though such sections were set forth herein in full: RCW 46.61.500, 46.61.502, 46.61.503, 46.61.504, 46.61.5054, 46.61.5055, 46.61.5057, 46.61.5058, 46.61.506, 46.61.517, 46.61.519, 46.61.5191, 46.61.5195, 46.61.525, 46.61.527, 46.61.530, 46.61.535, ((and)) 46.61.540, and section 4, chapter 66, Laws of 1997.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.90.010. 97-10-068, § 308-330-425, filed 5/5/97, effective 6/5/97; 95-23-042, § 308-330-425, filed 11/13/95, effective 12/14/95; 94-23-029, § 308-330-425, filed 11/8/94, effective 12/9/94; 94-01-082, § 308-330-425, filed 12/13/93, effective 7/1/94.]