To establish conditions under which the Department of Licensing (DOL) may revoke driving privileges for juveniles who have been convicted of motor vehicle theft in the first or second degree and taking a motor vehicle without permission. The license will be revoked until the juvenile is 18, or for one year, whichever is longer.   Official Text and Analysis.

By Representative Nixon. He testified that automobile theft has not been in the headlines recently, but it is still a problem that affects most citizens. The number of auto thefts are increasing. About 100 cars a day are being stolen. Juveniles do most of the auto thefts and they don't get much time in detention.

By Sherry Appleton, WA Defenders Assn and WA Assn of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She testified that extending the length of time for revoking a juvenile's license does not act as a deterrent. Any rehabilitative efforts for the juvenile may be hampered by the juvenile's inability to drive. The juvenile would not be able to get a job or go to school.

To make a technical amendment to the bill.

But the bill did not pass the House by the cutoff date so it is considered a “dead bill.” (although technically the bill could become active at any time during the 2003-2004 session).

And active in the 2004 Legislative Session.