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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6209

SB 6209: Foreign org license plates

Providing special plates and fee exemptions for representatives of foreign organizations.

Summary

  • The Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to issue special license plates for passenger vehicles that are owned or leased by officers of a "Recognized Foreign Organization" at no charge. The applicant for a special license plate is exempt from payment of the regular license fees, the state motor vehicle excise tax, and any county vehicle license fees.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6209), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 12, 1996
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27)
Introduced
January 9, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 1996
Companion bill
HB 2148
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6209, ESSB 6209

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Sid Snyder D-19Dan McDonald R-48George Sellar R-12

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 12, 1996
Version voted on: ESSB 6209
45 Yea 1 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22102
Republican23010
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Nay (1)

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 6209 in other sessions

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