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Transportation Committee

SB 6826

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Brief Description: Increasing certain fees of licensing subagents.

Sponsors: Senator Swecker.

Brief Summary of Bill

Increases the fees for services provided by vehicle licensing subagents for vehicle certificates of ownership and vehicle registrations.

Hearing Date: 2/22/10

Staff: Jerry Long (786-7306).

Background:

Under current law, vehicle licensing 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 or other vehicle services.

Summary of Bill:

The vehicle licensing subagent service fee for a certificate of ownership and other related services is increased from $10 to $12. The fee for renewing a registration or other services is increased from $4 to $5.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.