SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6084
As of January 15, 2024
Title: An act relating to providing collector vehicles the ability to tow trailers.
Brief Description: Providing collector vehicles the ability to tow trailers.
Sponsors: Senators Wagoner and Lovick.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 1/18/24.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Authorizes a collector vehicle that is a motor vehicle to tow a trailer if the trailer is being used for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, and parades.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Staff: Bryon Moore (786-7726)
Background:

A collector vehicle is defined in statute as a motor vehicle or travel trailer that is at least 30 years old.  The owner may receive a collector vehicle plate assigned by the Department of Licensing, or the owner can provide an actual Washington state-issued license plate designated for general use in the year the vehicle was manufactured. 

 

A collector vehicle may only be used for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and occasional driving.

 

The collector vehicle registration is $35, and the plates:

  • are valid for the life of the vehicle;
  • are not required to be renewed; and
  • must be displayed on the rear of the motor vehicle or travel trailer.
Summary of Bill:

A collector vehicle that is a motor vehicle may tow a trailer if the trailer is being used for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, and parades.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on January 9, 2024.
Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.