SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6433

As of January 30, 2002

Title:  An act relating to the motorcycle skills education course participation fee.

Brief Description:  Adjusting the motorcycle skills course fee.

Sponsors:  Senators Horn, Haugen and T. Sheldon; by request of Department of Licensing.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Transportation:  1/31/02.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff:  Dean Carlson (786‑7305)

Background:  In 1982, legislation passed requiring the Department of Licensing to create a voluntary motorcycle operator training and education program to provide public awareness of motorcycle safety and to provide classroom and on-cycle training.

Also in 1982, the motorcycle safety education account was created to fund the motorcycle operator training and education program.  The motorcycle safety and education account is comprised of funds from fees from motorcycle endorsements, renewals, exams, and instruction permits.  Monies deposited into the motorcycle safety and education account must only be used for motorcycle examinations and for the motorcycle operator training and education program.

Under current law, persons wishing to take a training course in the motorcycle operator training and education program are required to pay no more than $50.  The remainder of the cost is paid out of the motorcycle safety and education account.

Summary of Bill:  Riders under the age of 18 pay no more than $50 for a motorcycle skills education course, and riders 18 years of age and older pay no more than $100 for a motorcycle skills education course.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on January 25, 2002.

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