Bill SB 6900

[snnseatl]

Just so everyone knows this bill DID NOT pass.


Vehicle License Fee Bill SB-6900
There is a bill that the Washington State Legislature is trying to pass in Olympia that, if successful, will directly add huge costs to our vehicle license fees. Everyone needs to know about so this situation so that you can contact your representatives and voice your objection.

The bill is SB 6900 and it adds an 'engine displacement' fee to the vehicle license tabs upon renewal.

The fee has a varied amount depending on the size of the vehicle's engine:

Engine Size (liters) Rate Schedule
Up to 1.9 $0
2.0 - 2.9 $70
3.0 - 3.9 $225
40 - 4.9 $275
5.0 - 5.9 $325
6.0 - 7.9 $400
8.0 or over $600

For each car & truck that you own, calculate the rate by matching the engine size in liters to the dollar amount. Add the amounts for each vehicle and you'll see that the average two car family will be paying $500+ every year in 'displacement fees' on top of the normal license fees. If you have three vehicles, you'll be paying even more.

Now is the time to be very vocal against this bill.

I would encourage everyone reading this to their state representatives.

Here's the web page for the bill where you can read the text - click on 'original bill':

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6900&year=2007

Here's the link for contacting your representatives:

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx

 

[Y2K10 SRT#39]

Yea!!!! They got the message!!
PBR

 

[ruckdr]

YES, I received this Email after contacting Senator Margarita Prentice:

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Dear Donald,
Thank you for contacting me opposing SB 6900: Establishing vehicle engine displacement and emissions fees.
SB 6900 did not pass out of the Senate Transportation Committee before the mandated committee cutoff date. Therefore, it cannot advance any further in the legislative process this year. For additional information, visit: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6900&year=2007.
Thank you again, for taking the time to contact me. I appreciate hearing from you and hope you find this information helpful.
Sincerely,
Margarita Prentice
State Senator - 11th Legislative District
Chair, Senate Ways & Means Committee
http://www.sdc.wa.gov/prentice.htm

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Notice she said "..................this year."
They won't give up.

 

[RAYSIR]

Man, It just blows my mind the way other states tax stuff. I heard Oregon taxes run off water from a businesses roofs, . Now sounds like WA wants to tax the AIR your car breathes!!! I better loose some weight before I move down there because I hear we're next. More FAT tax, uhhh FET? Fed excise tax, UHH Federal A-- Tax. I'm tired of the cold and winters so in the next few months will be joining the taxed. The one thing great about AK is no income or sales taxes and the Permanent fund check they pay every year per person. Real cheap for Seniors too, lots of freebies. BUT too long of winters and not many car shows. LOL