| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
SB 6129
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.
Brief Description: Providing additional funding for the state patrol highway account.
Sponsors: Senators Murray and Haugen.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/27/07
Staff: Jerry Long (786-7306).
Background:
Under current law, residents of this state must register vehicles that are operated on the public
highways. Licensed vehicle dealers may issue a temporary permit to operate a vehicle for which
an application for registration has been made. The permit costs $5, is paid by the dealer, and is
credited to the registration fees at the time application for registration is made by the dealer.
Vehicle dealers are authorized to charge a documentary service fee of up to $35 per vehicle sale
or lease. In order to charge the document service fee, vehicle dealers must observe the following
conditions: (1) the service fee must be disclosed in writing before the execution of a purchase
and sale or lease agreement; (2) the service fee is not represented to the buyer as a fee or charge
required by the state to be paid by either the dealer or the buyer; (3) the service fee must be
separately designated from the selling price of the vehicle and from any other taxes, fees, or
charges; and (4) dealers must disclose in any advertisement that a document service fee of up to
$35 may be added to the sale price of a vehicle.
Summary of Bill:
The fee for a temporary permit is raised from $5 to $15 and the documentary service fee is raised
from $35 to $50 per vehicle sale or lease.
Revenue derived from the fee increase on temporary permits are deposited in the State Patrol
Highway Account.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect on August 1, 2007.