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WA SB5440

Allowing single license plates for certain vehicles.


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Introduced
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to single license plates for certain vehicles; 2 amending RCW 46.16A.200 and 46.17.200; and creating a new section. 3

AI Summary

This bill modifies Washington state laws regarding license plates, primarily allowing certain types of vehicles to be issued only one license plate instead of the standard two. Specifically, the bill permits single license plates for vehicles registered under certain weight classifications, including vehicles registered under RCW 46.17.350(1) (j) or (n), vehicles registered under RCW 46.17.355 that are 12,000 pounds or less in gross vehicle weight, and existing vehicle types like trailers, semitrailers, campers, mopeds, collector vehicles, horseless carriages, and motorcycles. Despite receiving only one license plate, vehicle owners will still be required to pay the same fees as if they had been issued two plates. The bill also adjusts fee structures and license plate replacement requirements accordingly, and specifies that these changes will apply to vehicle registrations due or becoming due on or after January 1, 2026. This change provides flexibility for certain vehicle types while maintaining the state's ability to track and identify vehicles, and ensures that the licensing fees remain consistent regardless of the number of plates issued.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM. (on 02/10/2025)

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