Bill > HB1952

This bill creates a legislative task force to review and evaluate the special license plate process in Washington state. The task force will be composed of eight legislators (two from each of the four largest legislative caucuses, with at least one member from each caucus serving on the transportation committee) and two representatives from the Department of Licensing. The task force's responsibilities include examining application requirements for special license plates, analyzing the cost of implementing new plates, developing metrics for discontinuing plate series, assessing the state's ability to recover costs, and improving the efficiency of special license plate legislation. The task force is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2025, and the entire task force will expire on December 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill temporarily prevents the Department of Licensing from approving new special license plate applications until June 30, 2029, with an exception for a specific House Bill (No. 1368). The legislation is designed to create a more thoughtful and cost-effective approach to managing special license plate programs, addressing concerns about the high implementation costs and uncertain financial returns.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1952&Year=2025&Initiative=false