SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5591

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 of February 6, 2019

Title: An act relating to exempting previously registered vehicles from the stolen vehicle check fee.

Brief Description: Exempting previously registered vehicles from the stolen vehicle check fee.

Sponsors: Senator Schoesler.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/06/19.

Brief Summary of Bill

Exempts an applicant from the out-of-state vehicle check fee if the applicant has previously registered a vehicle in Washington State and maintained ownership while in another state or country.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff: Bryon Moore (786-7726)

Background: In addition to other vehicle registration fees, current vehicle and vessel title registration statutes require all out-of-state applicants to go through a stolen vehicle check when registering a vehicle in Washington State. A stolen vehicle check requires a processing fee of $15, and applies to any applicant seeking to register an out-of-state vehicle.

Summary of Bill: An applicant is exempt from the $15 out-of-state vehicle check fee if the applicant has previously registered a vehicle in Washington State and maintained ownership of the vehicle while registered in another state or country.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Available.

Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.

Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: This is about fairness and simply not charging people from a service that are not receiving. This also deals with the reality of the border areas that have people moving between states for business.

Persons Testifying: Senator Mark Schoesler, Prime Sponsor.

Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: No one.