SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6509

As of January 30, 2002

Title:  An act relating to motorcycle license tab fees.

Brief Description:  Funding the motorcycle safety education account.

Sponsors:  Senators Horn, T. Sheldon, Swecker, Poulsen, Gardner and Oke.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Transportation:  1/31/02.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff:  Dean Carlson (786‑7305)

Background:  In 1982, the motorcycle safety education account was created to fund the motorcycle operator training and education program.  The motorcycle safety and education account is comprised of funds from fees from motorcycle endorsements, renewals, exams, and instruction permits.  Monies deposited into the motorcycle safety and education account must only be used for motorcycle examinations and for the motorcycle operator training and education

program.

Motorcycles, like cars, are subject to the $30 license tab fee.  This fee is distributed to the motor vehicle fund, the State Patrol highway account, and the Puget Sound ferry operations account.

Summary of Bill:  $5 out of each $30 license tab fee collected for licensing motorcycles must be deposited into the motorcycle safety education account.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on January 25, 2002.

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