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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESSB 5785

SB 5785: License plates/display, etc.

Modifying requirements for the display and replacement of license plates.

Summary

  • Removes the requirement to periodically replace license plates.
  • Requires that a license plate must be replaced at the time a vehicle changes ownership, at which time vehicle registration expires as well.
  • Specifies that a vehicle registration is valid for 12 months or until the vehicle changes ownership.
  • Requires that the new owner must make application for new license plates and registration renewal and pay any taxes and fees that are due at registration renewal.
  • Requires that the new owner of a vehicle applying for a renewal registration must be credited for any motor vehicle excise tax paid by the previous owner that expired.
  • Allows the new registered owner to apply to retain the license plates by paying the license plate transfer fee of $10 per plate.

From the Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (2ESSB 5785), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2014
  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2013
  3. Passed SenateApr 19, 2013
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 2014
  5. GovernorMar 27, 2014
  6. LawMar 27, 2014
Prime sponsor
Doug Ericksen (R-42)
Introduced
February 14, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
March 27, 2014
Session law
Chapter 80, Laws of 2014
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5785, 2ESSB 5785

AN ACT Relating to the display and replacement of license plates;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Doug Ericksen (R-42)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Christine Rolfes D-23Curtis King R-14Kevin Ranker D-40Tracey Eide D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 19, 2013
Version voted on: 2ESSB 5785
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25001
Republican22001
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 17, 2014
Version voted on: 2ESSB 5785
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican23001
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2014
Version voted on: 2ESSB 5785
95 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican40300
How each member voted

Yea (95)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 11, 2014
Version voted on: 2ESSB 5785
45 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22003
Republican23100
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2014. (2ESSB 5785)
  2. Chapter 80, 2014 Laws. (2ESSB 5785)
  3. Governor signed. (2ESSB 5785)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2ESSB 5785)
  5. Speaker signed. (2ESSB 5785)
  6. President signed. (2ESSB 5785)
  7. Senate concurred in House amendments. (2ESSB 5785)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2ESSB 5785)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESSB 5785)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 5785)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESSB 5785)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESSB 5785)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESSB 5785)
  14. TR - Executive action taken by committee. (2ESSB 5785)
  15. TR - Majority; do pass. (2ESSB 5785)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (2ESSB 5785)
  17. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (2ESSB 5785)
  18. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESSB 5785)
  19. Rules suspended. (2ESSB 5785)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2ESSB 5785)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 5785)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESSB 5785)
  23. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2ESSB 5785)
  24. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESSB 5785)
  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESSB 5785)
  26. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESSB 5785)
  27. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (2ESSB 5785)
  28. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2ESSB 5785)
  29. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 5785)
  30. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESSB 5785)
  31. 1st substitute bill substituted. (2ESSB 5785)
  32. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  33. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESSB 5785)
  34. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  35. Minority; do not pass. (2ESSB 5785)
  36. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESSB 5785)
  37. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESSB 5785)
  38. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2ESSB 5785)
  39. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  41. Minority; without recommendation.
  42. Minority; do not pass.
  43. First reading, referred to Transportation.

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