SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5452

BYSenators Nelson and Vognild

Raising vehicle license fees.

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 22, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Patterson, Chairman; Nelson, Vice Chairman; von Reichbauer, Vice Chairman; Bender, Benitz, Hansen, McMullen, Madsen, Murray, Sellar, Thorsness.

Senate Staff:Gene Schlatter (786-7316)

                  March 9, 1989

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 8, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The county auditors are the official agents of the Department of Licensing for the registration and renewal of all vehicle licenses.  During the 1988 session of the Legislature, SB 6494 was passed which increased the vehicle license fees by $1 to cover increased administrative county auditor costs.  However, truck and trailer license fees were not increased.

SUMMARY:

The filing fee for trucks and trailers is increased by $1.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    yes

Fiscal Note:      available

Senate Committee - Testified: Ken Housden, Chelan County Auditor