FINAL BILL REPORT
HB 261
C 178 L 87
BYRepresentatives Walk, Schmidt, Fisch, P. King and J. Williams; by request of Department of Licensing
Revising state centennial license plate act.
House Committe on Transportation
Senate Committee on Transportation
SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED
BACKGROUND:
In January 1987, the Department of Licensing (DOL) began issuing centennial license plates. These plates are issued to vehicles with new registrations and vehicle owners with existing registrations that require or opt for replacement plates.
An additional $1 per plate fee is imposed; half is deposited in the Centennial Commission Account (CCA) and half is deposited in the Motor Vehicle Fund (MVF) from January 1, 1987 to June 30, 1989. After June 30, 1989, the total amount is deposited in the MVF.
Funds deposited in the CCA are distributed by the Centennial Commission for state and local centennial activities. One-half of the amount deposited in the account is distributed to counties based on the number of centennial plates issued to residents in the county. An expiration date of December 31, 1993 is established for expenditure of funds in the CCA. Any remaining balance in the account reverts to the General Fund following expiration.
The original legislation contained two oversights.
SUMMARY:
The intent that the additional $1 per centennial plate fee be applied to all new vehicle registrations is clarified. The fee is collected for small trailer, camper, moped, motor truck, truck tractor, road tractor, tractor, commercial trailer, bus, auto stage and for-hire vehicle new registrations.
The intent that half of the additional $1 per centennial plate fee imposed for a replacement plate be deposited in the Centennial Commission Account (CCA) is clarified. Distribution is the same as for new vehicle registrations: January 1, 1987 to June 30, 1989 -- one-half to the CCA and one-half to the Motor Vehicle Fund (MVF); July 1, 1989 on -- total $1 to MVF.
VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:
House 97 0
Senate 46 1
EFFECTIVE:April 23, 1987