SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6654
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. |
As Reported by Senate Committee On:
Transportation, February 1, 2010
Title: An act relating to removing and streamlining certain transportation and motor vehicle reports.
Brief Description: Removing and streamlining certain transportation and motor vehicle reports.
Sponsors: Senators Sheldon and Haugen.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 1/28/10, 2/01/10 [DPS].
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Majority Report: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6654 be substituted therefore, and the substitute bill do pass.
Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker, Ranking Minority Member; Becker, Benton, Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Hatfield, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, King, Ranker and Sheldon.
Staff: Wendy Malkin (786-7434)
Background: Several state agencies, commissions, and authorities are required to produce periodic reports to the state Legislature. Some required periodic reports are no longer used by the Legislature. In other instances, reports are required by the Legislature, although the agency or commission already collects and reports the information for another purpose, such as federal grant requirements.
Summary of Bill: The bill as referred to committee not considered.
Summary of Bill (Recommended Substitute): Transportation and motor vehicle reports are removed and streamlined, including reports required of the Department of Transportation, the State Patrol, the Traffic Safety Commission, the Auto Theft Prevention Authority, the Office of Financial Management, and the Department of Licensing (DOL).
The bill is policy neutral with one exception: the requirement for the DOL to determine the amount of motor vehicle fuel tax to be transferred to the Marine Fuel Tax Account has been removed. The amount of motor vehicle fuel tax collected on marine fuel is deemed to be 1 percent of the total motor vehicle fuel tax collected annually, and the amount must be deposited into the Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: None.
Persons Testifying: No one.