SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5234
As of January 16, 2025
Title: An act relating to snowmobile registration fees.
Brief Description: Concerning snowmobile registration fees.
Sponsors: Senators Shewmake and Nobles; by request of Parks and Recreation Commission.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 1/20/25.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Increases the annual registration fee for snowmobiles from $50 to $75. 
  • Increases the annual registration fee for vintage snowmobiles from $12 to $18.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Staff: Bryon Moore (786-7726)
Background:

Snowmobiles operating in the state must be registered with the Department of Licensing and must display a snowmobile decal. The annual registration fee for snowmobiles is $50.

 

A vintage snowmobile is defined as a snowmobile that was manufactured at least 30 years ago.  The annual registration fee for vintage snowmobiles is $12.

 

The registration fees are deposited in the Snowmobile Account which is used for snowmobile-related programs and activities.

 

In addition to the annual registration fee, a vintage snowmobile registration transaction is also subject to the following annual fees:

  • an $8 registration service fee which, depending on where the transaction occurs, is deposited into the Capital Vessel Replacement Account or is retained by a licensing subagent;
  • a $4.50 filing fee which is usually distributed to the county where the transaction occurs for deposit in their general fund;
  • a $0.50 license service fee which is deposited in the Department of Licensing Services Account; and
  • a $0.25 license plate technology fee which is deposited in the License Plate Technology Account.
Summary of Bill:

Beginning September 30, 2025, the annual registration fee for snowmobiles is increased from $50 to $75, and the annual registration fee for vintage snowmobiles is increased from $12 to $18.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on January 14, 2025.
Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.