FINAL BILL REPORT

ESB 5061

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.

Background: The 2007-2009 biennial transportation budget directed the Department of Licensing (DOL) to submit to the Legislature draft legislation that streamlines vehicle and vessel title and registration statutes to specifically address apparent conflicts, fee distribution, and other relevant issues that are revenue neutral, and which do not change legislative policy. SB 6379 was submitted by DOL in 2009, reviewed by legislative staff and various stakeholders, and enacted during the 2010 regular legislative session. The enacted 2010 legislation had a delayed effective date of July 1, 2011, in order for the Legislature to consider a reconciliation bill during the 2011 session correcting any technical drafting problems identified over the 2010 legislative interim.

The Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) was directed in the 2010 supplemental transportation budget to work with DOL, the Code Reviser's Office, legislative staff, and stakeholders to evaluate the implementation of SB 6379 and provide corrective legislation if needed. SB 5061 is the recommended draft legislation accompanying the JTC evaluation.

Summary: Various technical corrections to certain vehicle and vessel registration statutes are made as a result of: (1) oversight or error in drafting SB 6379 from 2010, (2) double amendments made during the 2010 legislative sessions, or (3) the recodification from SB 6379.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate	45
House	96	(House amended)
Senate	46	(Senate concurred)

Effective:	July 1, 2011.
	June 30, 2012 (Section 129).