BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
HB 1697: Provisional driver's license
Issuing provisional driver's licenses to persons failing to prove U.S. citizenship.
Summary
- Provides that a person applying for issuance or renewal of a driver's license must provide proof of United States citizenship. If the person does not supply proof meeting the requirements of RCW 46.20.035, the department may not issue the person a regular driver's license.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Doug Ericksen (R-42)
- Introduced
- February 2, 2005 in the House
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
AN ACT Relating to provisional driver's licenses for persons who fail to prove United States citizenship;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Doug Ericksen (R-42)
2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
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 1697 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 1697 (2021–22) Online services/minors
- HB 1697 (2019–20) Health coverage/young adults
- HB 1697 (2017–18) Cybersecurity & IT shortage
- HB 1697 (2015–16) Commute trip reduction
- HB 1697 (2013–14) Solid waste collection
- HB 1697 (2011–12) Dependency system