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WA SB5226

WA SB5226
Concerning the suspension of licenses for traffic infractions.

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Introduced
01/14/2021
In Committee
04/02/2021
Crossed Over
03/08/2021
Passed
04/26/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/10/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the suspension of licenses for traffic infractions; amending RCW 46.63.060, 46.63.070, 46.20.285, 46.20.285, 46.20.289, 46.20.291, 46.20.342, 46.20.391, and 46.64.025; reenacting and amending RCW 46.63.110 and 2.68.040; adding a new section to chapter 46.63 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 46.20 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the laws regarding the suspension of driver's licenses for traffic infractions. The key provisions are: - Allows a person to request a payment plan if they cannot pay a traffic infraction fine in full, and requires the court to enter into a payment plan if the person does not have the ability to pay and has not previously been granted a payment plan for the same infraction. - Requires the Department of Licensing to administratively reinstate licenses that were suspended prior to the effective date of the bill for certain failures to respond to or appear at hearings related to traffic infractions. - Establishes a new process where the Department of Licensing can suspend a person's license for accumulating multiple traffic infractions for moving violations within a certain timeframe. - Makes various other changes to the laws around license suspensions, penalties, and administrative processes related to traffic infractions. The bill also creates a new driver licensing technology support account to help fund the Department of Licensing's information technology systems related to managing driving records and communicating with the judicial system.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Effective date 1/1/2023. (on 05/10/2021)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5226&Year=2021&Initiative=false
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Session Laws/Senate/5226-S.SL.pdf
Final Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5226-S.E%20SBR%20FBR%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate Passed Legislature/5226-S.PL.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5226-S.E%20SBR%20HA%2021.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5226-S.E%20HBR%20APH%2021.pdf
House Committee Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/5226-S.E%20AMH%20TR%20H1493.1.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5226-S.E%20HBR%20TR%2021.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Analysis 2021 http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5226-S.E%20HBA%20TR%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5226-S.E.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5226-S.E%20SBR%20APS%2021.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S1989.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20CLEV%20S1992.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S1974.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S1976.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S1975.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20HOLY%20S1977.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20PEDE%20S1923.2.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20PEDE%20S1923.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20SALO%20S1771.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S1824.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20SALO%20S1772.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S1671.1.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5226-S%20AMS%20CLEV%20S1603.2.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5226-S.pdf
Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5226%20SBR%20LAW%20OC%2021.pdf
Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5226%20SBR%20LAW%20TA%2021.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5226%20SBA%20LAW%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5226.pdf
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