SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6826

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As of February 8, 2010

Title: An act relating to subagent service fees.

Brief Description: Increasing certain fees of licensing subagents.

Sponsors: Senator Swecker.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/08/10.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff: Janice Baumgardt (786-7319)

Background: Under current law, subagents have a contract with a county auditor to perform vehicle licensing functions. Subagents collect a service fee of $10 for changes in a certificate of ownership, with or without registration renewal, or verifications of the records and preparation of an affidavit of lost title. Subagents charge a $4 service fee for renewing a vehicle registration, issuing a transit permit or other vehicle services.

Summary of Bill: The subagent service fee for changes in certificate of ownership, verification of record and preparation of an affidavit of lost title is increased to $12. The fee for renewing a registration, issuing a transit permit, or other services is raised to $5.

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.