Bill > HB1370

This bill creates a new special license plate design featuring an image of Mount St. Helens, adding it to the existing collection of specialty license plates available in Washington state. The Mount St. Helens license plate will have an initial fee of $40 for the first issue and $30 for renewals, with the proceeds going to the Mount St. Helens Institute to promote education, stewardship, and science related to the volcanic landmark. The bill amends existing laws to include the new license plate in the state's licensing regulations, specifically updating sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) that govern special license plate issuance, fees, and fund allocation. The license plate will be subject to the same general rules as other special license plates, such as being available for vehicles required to display license plates and not being issued for vehicles registered under certain commercial vehicle regulations. The new license plate is scheduled to become available on November 1, 2025, providing time for the Department of Licensing to prepare for its implementation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1370&Year=2025&Initiative=false