WA People
BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2716: Transp. network companies

Concerning transportation network companies.

Summary

  • Establishes regulations for Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) and TNC drivers, TNC vehicle certification, certain TNC passenger protections, mandatory TNC record retention requirements, a zero tolerance policy for Driving Under the Influence for TNCs, and a non-discrimination policy for TNCs.
  • Establishes a $5,000 TNC annual permit fee, a 10 cent surcharge fee for state enforcement and regulation of TNC licensing, and a 10 cent surcharge to offset costs related to the improvement of transportation options for individuals with disabilities (applicable in jurisdictions of a certain size).
  • Preempts local law in the areas of licensing and permits for TNCs and TNC drivers, all rate or fare requirements for TNCs within the boundaries of the state, the routes and operations of TNCs, and safety and equipment requirements for TNCs.

From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2716), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2018
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gael Tarleton (D-36)
Introduced
January 12, 2018 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2018
Companion bill
SB 6043
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to transportation network companies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gael Tarleton (D-36)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Ed Orcutt R-20Sharon Wylie D-49Mark Harmsworth R-44

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2716 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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