SENATE BILL REPORT
HB 2669
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As Passed Senate - Amended, March 6, 2020
Title: An act relating to creating Seattle NHL hockey special license plates.
Brief Description: Creating Seattle NHL hockey special license plates.
Sponsors: Representatives Sullivan, MacEwen, Lovick and Tharinger.
Brief History: Passed House: 2/19/20, 95-3.
Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/25/20, 3/02/20 [DPA, w/oRec].
Floor Activity:
Passed Senate - Amended: 3/06/20, 48-1.
Brief Summary of Amended Bill |
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Majority Report: Do pass as amended.
Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; King, Ranking Member; Sheldon, Assistant Ranking Member; Cleveland, Das, Fortunato, Lovelett, Nguyen, O'Ban, Randall, Takko, Wilson, C. and Zeiger.
Minority Report: That it be referred without recommendation.
Signed by Senator Padden.
Staff: Bryon Moore (786-7726)
Background: The Department of Licensing (DOL) issues special vehicle license plates that may be used in lieu of standard plates. A governmental or nonprofit sponsoring organization seeking to sponsor a special plate either submits an application to DOL or requests legislation to create the special plate.
Under the DOL application method, the application packet must include the design of the special license plate, proof of 3500 signatures in support of the special license plate, and a start-up fee of $6,300. For special license plates enacted by the Legislature, a sponsoring organization must submit prepayment of all start-up costs to DOL within 30 days of enactment.
The sponsoring organization seeking to sponsor the special plate is required to reimburse DOL for the costs of establishing the new special plate. If the sponsoring organization is not able to meet the prepayment requirement, revenues generated from the sale of the special license plate are first used to pay off any costs associated with establishing the new plate. The sponsoring organization must also provide a proposed license plate design to DOL. The sponsoring organization must submit an annual financial report to DOL detailing actual revenues generated from the sale of the special license plate. The reports are reviewed, approved, and presented to the Joint Transportation Committee.
DOL collects special license plate fees, and for administrative expenses, deducts an amount not to exceed $12 for new plate issuance and $2 for renewal. After these expenses are paid, the state treasurer deposits the proceeds into the Motor Vehicle Account until DOL determines the start-up costs for a special license plate are paid. After that point, all remaining proceeds go to the sponsoring organization.
Summary of Amended Bill: The Seattle NHL hockey special license plate is created with the purpose of providing funds to the NHL Seattle Foundation, the Boundless Washington Program, and providing support for youth hockey. In addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for the original issuance of a Seattle NHL hockey special license plate, and a $30 fee is charged for the renewal of the plate.
The revenues the fees collected for the special license plates will be distributed as follows:
50 percent to the NHL Seattle Foundation to help marginalized youth succeed in life through increased access to sports and other opportunities;
25 percent to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for the Boundless Washington Program; and
25 percent to the NHL Seattle foundation to provide financial support to allow youth to participate in hockey.
Before DOL can issue the Seattle NHL hockey special license plate, the sponsoring organization must submit the signatures of 3500 people indicating a willingness to purchase the plate.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on February 22, 2020.
Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect on October 1, 2020.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony on Proposed Striking Amendment: The committee recommended a different version of the bill than what was heard. PRO: The Seattle NHL plate in part will provide additional services for the marginalized youth through the NHL foundation and it will also help address youth homelessness. This will allow greater participation in valuable team sport by youth regardless of zip code. The efforts at promoting additional access for hockey will be particularly valuable to youth from lower incomes.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Mari Horita, NHL Seattle; Brad Boswell, NHL Seattle.
Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: No one.