BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
SB 5743: Vehicle taxation
Concerning vehicle taxation.
Summary
- Transfers the state 6.5 percent sales and use tax imposed on motor vehicle purchases to the Motor Vehicle Fund.
- Specifies the revenue is used only for highway purposes.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5743), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 30, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Phil Fortunato (R-31)
- Introduced
- January 30, 2019 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to vehicle taxation;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Phil Fortunato (R-31)
10 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
SB 5743 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5743 (2025–26) Law enforcement memorial
- SB 5743 (2023–24) Transportation resources
- SB 5743 (2021–22) Kratom
- SB 5743 (2017–18) WISHA penalties
- SB 5743 (2015–16) Insurance producers, etc.
- SB 5743 (2013–14) School bus safety cameras
- SB 5743 (2011–12) Minor work permits
- SB 5743 (2009–10) Alternative student trans