SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5164
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, February 26, 2013
Title: An act relating to farm vehicles that are exempt from vehicle registration.
Brief Description: Concerning farm vehicles that are exempt from vehicle registration.
Sponsors: Senators Roach, Rivers, Schoesler, Becker, Carrell, Bailey, Padden and Honeyford.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/06/13, 2/26/13 [DP, DNP, w/oRec].
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Eide, Co-Chair; King, Co-Chair; Hobbs, Vice Co-Chair; Fain, Budget Leadership Cabinet; Billig, Ericksen, Harper, Mullet, Rolfes, Schlicher and Smith.
Minority Report: Do not pass.
Signed by Senator Brown.
Minority Report: That it be referred without recommendation.
Signed by Senators Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Sheldon.
Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7429)
Background: Farm vehicles that are used incidentally on public highways are exempt from vehicle registration, but a farmer must apply for a farm exempt decal. A farm exempt decal must be displayed on the farm vehicle so that it is clearly visible from outside the vehicle. A farm exempt decal allows a farm vehicle to be operated within a 15 mile radius of the farm where it is principally used or garaged. There is a $5 fee for a farm exempt decal.
Summary of Bill: A farm exempt decal is replaced with a farm exempt license plate.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
[OFM requested ten-year cost projection pursuant to I-960.]
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect on January 1, 2014.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: This will help eliminate the confusion of farmers and law enforcement by more clearly marking that the vehicle is exempt.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Senator Roach, prime sponsor; Holli Johnson, WA State Grange; Burr Mosby, citizen.