BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
HB 1503: Unregistered tow trucks
Inspecting unregistered tow trucks.
Summary
- Requires a person engaged in the recovery of disabled vehicles for monetary compensation or engaged in the business of towing vehicles for monetary compensation who is not a registered tow truck operator to have his or her vehicle pass an annual safety inspection.
- Requires a safety inspection upon initial application for and annual renewal of a transporter license.
- Raises the registration and annual renewal fee for a registered tow truck operators license from $100 to $125.
- Allows the Washington State Patrol to set the standards for safety inspections, insurance, and fees.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 26, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Geoff Simpson (D-47)
- Introduced
- January 26, 2005 in the House
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to establishing a system to implement the inspection of tow trucks not registered under chapter 46.55 RCW;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Geoff Simpson (D-47)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
HB 1503 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 1503 (2017–18) On-site sewage sys. mandates
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- HB 1503 (2013–14) Liquor license renewals
- HB 1503 (2011–12) Community & tech colleges