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Proposed Washington Bill Could Impound Cars With Expired Tabs and Criminalize Out-of-State Registrations

Washington’s proposed SB 6176 would allow cars with expired tabs to be impounded and could criminalize residents registering out-of-state to avoid fees, with significant potential impact for border communities like Longview and Kelso.

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