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Introduced
01/18/2019
01/18/2019
In Committee
03/21/2019
03/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to driver's license suspensions and revocations;1amending RCW 46.20.289, 46.20.291, 46.20.341, 46.20.342, 10.37.015,246.20.005, 46.20.391, 46.55.113, 46.63.020, 46.63.110, and 46.64.025;3reenacting and amending RCW 10.31.100; adding a new section to4chapter 46.20 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective5date.6
AI Summary
This bill amends several provisions related to driver's license suspensions and revocations in Washington state. The key changes include:
1. Restricting the conditions under which the Department of Licensing can suspend a driver's license, such as limiting suspensions to cases where the person has failed to comply with the terms of a criminal complaint or citation, rather than for failure to respond to a notice of traffic infraction.
2. Allowing courts to offer "relicensing programs" for those who have had their licenses suspended for driving with a suspended license, providing an opportunity to regain their license and insurance.
3. Changing the classification of certain driving with a suspended license offenses from criminal to non-criminal traffic infractions, with lower penalties.
4. Authorizing the Department of Licensing to administratively reinstate licenses that were suspended prior to September 1, 2019 under the previous, broader suspension criteria.
The bill aims to reduce the burden on individuals whose licenses were suspended for non-criminal, administrative reasons and provide more opportunities for them to regain legal driving privileges.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (22)
Sherry Appleton (D),
Steve Bergquist (D),
Jake Fey (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Laurie Jinkins (D),
Christine Kilduff (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Mari Leavitt (D),
John Lovick (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D),
Mike Pellicciotti (D),
Eric Pettigrew (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
June Robinson (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Monica Stonier (D),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
House Rules "X" file. (on 01/21/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1282&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1282&year=2019 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1282.pdf |
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