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WA SB5223

WA SB5223
Dedicating the sales tax on motor vehicles to highway uses.


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Introduced
01/14/2021
In Committee
01/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to dedicating the sales tax on motor vehicles to highway uses; amending RCW 82.08.020, 82.12.020, and 46.68.090; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill dedicates the sales tax on new and used vehicle sales in Washington state, excluding retail car rentals, to the motor vehicle fund for highway purposes, which includes preservation. It amends existing laws to require that all sales tax revenue collected from vehicle sales, including private-party sales, be deposited in the motor vehicle fund and used only for highway purposes as defined in state law. The bill also excludes certain vehicles, such as farm tractors and off-road vehicles, from this requirement.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)

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