SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5925

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 of April 8, 2011

Title: An act relating to additive transportation funding.

Brief Description: Concerning additive transportation funding.

Sponsors: Senators Haugen, White, Hobbs, Brown, Nelson and Prentice.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Transportation:

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7429)

Background: Funding for transportation comes primarily from the motor vehicle fuel tax as well as various vehicle and driver licenses, permits, and fees.

Summary of Bill: Appropriations are made for state and local transportation programs for the 2011-13 biennium.

Certain vehicle, driver, and miscellaneous fees collected by the Department of Licensing are adjusted to recover the cost of issuing the various licenses and permits.

A fee of $5 is added to each studded snow tire sold that is to be collected by the Department of Revenue. All proceeds are deposited into the Motor Vehicle Account and used for road maintenance.

Appropriation: Various.

Fiscal Note: Requested on April 8, 2011.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect on July 1, 2011.