SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2674

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 February 24, 2014

Title: An act relating to the processing of quick titles by subagents.

Brief Description: Concerning the processing of quick titles by subagents.

Sponsors: Representatives Warnick and Sawyer.

Brief History: Passed House: 2/17/14, 97-0.

Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/26/14.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7429)

Background: County auditors and other agents of the director of the Department of Licensing (DOL) must provide various vehicle title and registration services to the public. DOL may appoint privately owned businesses as licensing subagents (subagents) to process these transactions under contract with the county auditor.

A quick title is a title that can be processed and given to applicants immediately. There is a fee of $50 for a quick title, in addition to any other fees and taxes due. DOL, county auditors, and other agents of DOL may process quick titles. A subagent may process quick titles only after the following conditions are met:

Summary of Bill: The conditions that must be met in order for a subagent to process a quick title are removed.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Available.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.