The bill seeks to amend Washington State's motor vehicle and driver licensing laws to better align with federal definitions, implement technical corrections, and simplify existing requirements. Key changes include the introduction of a written odometer disclosure statement for title applications, updates to the age threshold for vehicles exempt from odometer disclosure, and new provisions for electronic communication regarding driver improvement interviews. Notably, the bill mandates a $2 fee for each record returned to business entities and specifies that odometer readings must be certified based on a vehicle's mileage, with a new threshold set at 100,000 miles. It also clarifies that inquiries from vehicle or vessel owners without a court order will be treated as public record requests and repeals certain existing statutes.

Additionally, the bill modifies sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) concerning habitual traffic offenders and the processes for license revocation. It replaces the previous fixed fee requirement for abstracts with a fee collection mandated by RCW 46.52.130(5) and allows for the stay of license revocation for habitual offenders linked to substance abuse, provided they undergo treatment. The notification process for revocation is updated to permit remote hearings, and the bill establishes new effective dates for various provisions, with some taking effect on October 1, 2025, and others expiring or commencing on January 1, 2031. Overall, these changes aim to streamline procedures for habitual traffic offenders and clarify the legal framework surrounding license revocation and appeals.

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