Washington 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 1269 — Addressing motor vehicle transporter license plates.

Last action — Effective date 1/1/2022.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

67 added · 78 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 1269 allows transporters to apply for more than three sets of license plates, up to a maximum of ten, if they demonstrate sufficient business need. This change is important because it provides greater flexibility for businesses that require multiple vehicles for their operations, helping them meet their transportation needs more effectively. Overall, this amendment supports business growth and efficiency by addressing the practical requirements of transporters in Washington state.

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H-0946.1 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1269 State of Washington 67th Legislature 2021 Regular Session By House Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Kirby, Barkis, Robertson, and Chambers) READ FIRST TIME 02/15/21.
H-0202.1 HOUSE BILL 1269 State of Washington 67th Legislature 2021 Regular Session By Representatives Kirby, Barkis, Robertson, and Chambers Read first time 01/19/21.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
amending RCW 46.76.030, 46.76.040, and 46.76.050;
amending RCW 46.76.030 and 46.76.040;
Registered tow truck operators licensed under chapter p.
p.
1 SHB 1269 46.55 RCW are not subject to this limit, with respect to indicator tabs.
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The fee for renewing a transporter's license is $100.
The plates ((or indicator tab)) may be obtained for a fee of ((two dollars)) $50 for each set.
The plates or indicator tab may be obtained for a fee of ((two dollars)) $50 for each set.
Indicator tabs may be obtained by a registered tow truck operator licensed under chapter 46.55 RCW for a fee of $2 per tab.
RCW 46.76.050 and 1985 c 109 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
A transporter's license expires on the date assigned by the director, and may be renewed by filing a proper application and paying an annual fee of ((fifteen dollars)) $100.
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5.
4.
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(1) Using transporter plates or indicator tabs pursuant to RCW 46.55.065 for driveaway or towaway of any vehicle owned by such transporter;
2 SHB 1269 (1) Using transporter plates or indicator tabs pursuant to RCW 46.55.065 for driveaway or towaway of any vehicle owned by such transporter;
or (6) Using transporter plates on public highways located outside of Washington state.
or p.
2 HB 1269 (6) Using transporter plates on public highways located outside of Washington state.
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5.
3 SHB 1269
3 HB 1269
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Action History

  1. Effective date 1/1/2022.

  2. Chapter 161, 2021 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  11. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 01:30 PM

  12. Minority; do not pass.

  13. TRAN - Majority; do pass.

  14. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.

  15. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 04:00 PM

  16. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.

  17. First reading, referred to Transportation.

  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  20. 1st substitute bill substituted (TR 21).

  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  23. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 03:30 PM

  24. Minority; without recommendation.

  25. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  26. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.

  27. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 03:30 PM

  28. Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.

  29. First reading, referred to Transportation.

Sponsors

  • Chambers · Cosponsor
  • Robertson · Cosponsor
  • Andrew Barkis · Cosponsor
  • Kirby · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Kirby

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#15)

Passed 44 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 19100
Republican 9301
Democrat 16000
Total 44401
% of votes cast 90%8%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Billig — Yea
Brown — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Das — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Nay
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Wilson, L. — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Not Voting
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#3)

Passed 93 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 23201
Democrat 48000
Unaffiliated 22200
Total 93401
% of votes cast 95%4%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Chambers — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Gilday — Yea
Harris-Talley — Yea
Hoff — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McCaslin — Nay
Mosbrucker — Yea
Robertson — Yea
Sells — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Nay
Vick — Yea
Wicks — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Johnson, J. — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Not Voting
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Who sponsors HB 1269?
HB 1269 is sponsored by Chambers, Robertson, Andrew Barkis (Republican), and Kirby.
What is the current status of HB 1269?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2021. Enacted.
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