SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6377
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 Reported by Senate Committee On:
Transportation, January 25, 2010
Title: An act relating to electric vehicle licensing fees.
Brief Description: Imposing an additional licensing fee on electric vehicles.
Sponsors: Senators Haugen, Swecker, Marr, Sheldon and Shin.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 1/20/10, 1/25/10 [DP, DNP, w/oRec].
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker, Ranking Minority Member; Becker, Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Hatfield, Jacobsen, Ranker and Sheldon.
Minority Report: Do not pass.
Signed by Senator Kastama.
Minority Report: That it be referred without recommendation.
Signed by Senators Benton and King.
Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7429)
Background: Generally, all motor vehicles used on public highways are required to be registered through the Department of Licensing annually. The annual cost includes a $30 fee that is deposited into the motor vehicle account to be used for highway purposes and a weight fee that varies based on the weight of the vehicle. The money is deposited in the multimodal fund to be used for transportation purposes.
Summary of Bill: In addition to other fees, motor vehicles powered solely by electricity must pay a $100 fee when the vehicle is registered and annually when the registration is renewed. Proceeds from this fee are to be deposited in to the motor vehicle fund and are used for highway purposes.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
[OFM requested ten-year cost projection pursuant to I-960.]
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: None.
Persons Testifying: No one.