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Transportation Committee

SSB 6107

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Brief Description: Reducing the electric motorcycle registration renewal fee.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Rolfes and Mullet).

Brief Summary of Substitute Bill

  • Lowers the additional annual registration fee on electric motorcycles from $150 to $30.

Hearing Date: 3/6/18

Staff: Patricia Hasan (786-7292).

Background:

In addition to any other fees due at annual vehicle registration, vehicles that are powered by electricity, including electric motorcycles, are subject to two electric vehicle registration renewal fees that total $150.

The first fee is $100, and is distributed as follows:

The second fee is $50, and is distributed as follows:

Summary of Bill:

Between the effective date of the bill and March 31, 2019, an exemption is established to refund $120 of the $150 electric vehicle fee on motorcycles if an individual submits a rebate application to the Department of Licensing. After April 1, 2019, the additional annual registration fee for electric motorcycles is lowered from $150 to $30. The additional fee for electric motorcycles is deposited into the Motor Vehicle Fund.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Available.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.