The bill seeks to update Washington State's motor vehicle and driver licensing laws to better align with federal standards, implement technical corrections, and simplify existing requirements. Notable changes include the modification of vehicle and vessel owner information disclosure, which will now only be released under certain conditions, such as a written request from a business entity accompanied by a signed disclosure agreement. The bill also introduces a $2 fee for each record returned to a business entity and specifies that only the mailing address will be disclosed if both mailing and residence addresses are available. Additionally, the odometer disclosure requirements have been revised, mandating specific certification for vehicles with 100,000 miles or more and updating the exemption for older vehicles to those from the model year 2010 or earlier.

Further amendments address the collection of fees for driving abstracts, replacing the previous fee structure, and revise the handling of habitual traffic offenders by allowing the possibility of staying license revocation linked to substance abuse treatment. The bill also modernizes the notification process for revocation, permitting remote hearings and adjusting timelines for requests and appeals. Furthermore, it repeals sections concerning foreign organization license plates and honorary consul special license plates, indicating a shift in legislative focus. The bill establishes various effective dates for its provisions, with some taking effect as early as October 1, 2025, and others expiring or commencing on January 1, 2031.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 46.12.635, 40.24.075, 46.12.665, 46.20.328, 46.20.329, 46.25.082, 46.29.050, 46.65.060, 46.65.065