Bill > HB1401

This bill creates a new special license plate called the "Nautical Northwest" license plate, which will display a Northwest maritime scene. The bill adds this plate to the existing list of special license plates in Washington state, with an initial fee of $40 for the first issue and $30 for renewals. The proceeds from this license plate will support historic resources of Whidbey Island's maritime communities. The bill updates several sections of the Revised Code of Washington to incorporate this new license plate into the existing system, including the fee schedule for special license plates, the list of approved special license plate designs, and the distribution of funds from special license plate fees. The new license plate will follow the same administrative procedures as other special license plates, such as being available as an alternative to standard issue plates and requiring departmental approval of its design. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, giving the state time to prepare for the new specialty plate option.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1401&Year=2025&Initiative=false