The bill seeks to amend Washington State's motor vehicle and driver licensing laws to better align with federal definitions and streamline existing requirements. Key changes include revised definitions for "revoke" and "suspend," which clarify the duration of license invalidation, and updated odometer disclosure requirements for vehicles with 100,000 miles or more. The bill introduces a $2 fee for record requests by businesses and modifies the conditions for disclosing vehicle or vessel owner information, including the necessity of a disclosure agreement to prevent unsolicited contacts. Additionally, it enhances procedures for driver improvement interviews and formal hearings, allowing for electronic distribution of findings and remote hearing options.

Moreover, the bill addresses the suspension and revocation of driving privileges, ensuring that any decision to suspend or revoke a license is stayed during a formal hearing or appeal, provided there are no moving violation convictions. It specifies that formal hearings will be conducted by department personnel rather than the director and mandates that courts report traffic convictions for commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders. The bill also updates the process for obtaining driving record information, clarifies notification requirements for the commercial driver's license information system, and outlines the revocation process for habitual offenders. Certain outdated sections related to foreign organization license plates and honorary consul special license plates are repealed, and specific effective dates for various provisions are established.

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
Substitute Bill: 46.04.480, 46.04.580, 46.12.635, 40.24.075, 46.12.665, 46.20.285, 46.20.2892, 46.20.328, 46.20.329, 46.25.082, 46.29.050, 46.65.060, 46.65.065
Engrossed Substitute: 46.04.480, 46.04.580, 46.12.635, 40.24.075, 46.12.665, 46.20.285, 46.20.2892, 46.20.328, 46.20.329, 46.25.082, 46.29.050, 46.65.060, 46.65.065
Bill as Passed Legislature: 46.04.480, 46.04.580, 46.12.635, 40.24.075, 46.12.665, 46.20.285, 46.20.2892, 46.20.328, 46.20.329, 46.25.082, 46.29.050, 46.65.060, 46.65.065
Session Law: 46.04.480, 46.04.580, 46.12.635, 40.24.075, 46.12.665, 46.20.285, 46.20.2892, 46.20.328, 46.20.329, 46.25.082, 46.29.050, 46.65.060, 46.65.065