SB 5860 - DIGEST

Revises vehicle licensing fee provisions.

Provides that the annual vehicle licensing fee for motor vehicles and trailers shall be based on the scale weight set forth in schedule B provided in RCW 46.16.070. The department shall rely on the vehicle empty scale weights as provided by vehicle manufacturers, or other sources defined by the department, to determine the weight of each vehicle. The department shall adopt rules for determining weight for vehicles without manufacturer empty scale weights.

Provides that when the scale weight of a motor home is 6,667 pounds or greater, the scale weight shall be multiplied by one hundred fifty percent to determine the annual vehicle licensing fee.

Provides that if the resultant weight according to this act is not listed in RCW 46.16.070, it shall be increased to the next higher weight pursuant to chapter 46.44 RCW.

Declares that trailers licensed under RCW 46.16.068 or 46.16.085 are not required to pay annual fees under this act. Private use trailers of two thousand pounds scale weight or less are subject to a vehicle licensing fee of fifteen dollars. This fee shall not apply to trailers held for rental to the public or used in any commercial or business endeavor.

Provides that proceeds from the fees collected under this act shall be distributed in accordance with RCW 46.68.035.

Repeals RCW 46.16.071.