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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5535

SB 5535: Truck taxation

Taxing large trucks.

Summary

  • The motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) rate is increased from 2.2 percent to 2.78 percent for any truck-type power unit used in combination with a trailer to transport loads in excess of 40,000 pounds combined gross weight. This increased fee does not apply to power units used exclusively for hauling logs.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5535), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 15, 1993
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 23, 1993
Prime sponsor
Larry Vognild (D-38)
Introduced
February 2, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
April 23, 1993
Session law
Chapter 123, Laws of 1993
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5535, SSB 5535

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Vognild (D-38)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Eugene Prince R-9Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 15, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5535
42 Yea 3 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24013
Republican18300
How each member voted

Nay (3)

Absent (1)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

April 9, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5535
97 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican34100
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

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History

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SB 5535 in other sessions

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