BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1995: Studded tire fee, new

Imposing a new studded tire fee.

Summary

Imposes a $5 fee on each new tire sold that contains studs.
Allows the seller to retain 10 percent of the fee collected.
Implements penalties for sellers and buyers who do not pay and collect the fee.
Directs the Department of Revenue (DOR) to collect the number of tires and fees on the business excise tax return.
Directs the DOR to include in their audits a reconciliation of the number of tires sold and the fees collected.
Directs the fees to be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Fund.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1995), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to a new studded tire fee;

Passed April 10, 2015

Version voted on: HB 1995

57 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	50	1	0	0
Republican	7	39	0	1

How each member voted

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 11, 2016Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Jan 11, 2016Referred to Transportation.
Jan 11, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 28, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2015By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Apr 14, 2015First reading, referred to Transportation.
Apr 10, 2015Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Apr 10, 2015Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Apr 8, 2015Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 27, 2015Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 25, 2015Minority; do not pass.
Feb 25, 2015TR - Majority; do pass.
Feb 5, 2015First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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