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Vehicle License Fee Bill SB6900
There is a bill that the Washington State Legislature is trying topassin Olympia that, if successful, will directly add huge costs to ourvehicle license fees. Everyone needs to know about so this situationsothat you can contact your representatives and voice your objection.
The bill is SB 6900 and it adds an "engine displacement" fee to thevehicle license tabs upon renewal.
The fee has a varied amount depending on the size of the vehicle'sengine:
Engine Size (liters) Rate Schedule
Up to 1.9 $0
2.0 - 2.9 $70
3.0 - 3.9 $225
4.0 - 4.9 $275
5.0 - 5.9 $325
6.0 - 7.9 $400
8.0 or over $600
For each car & truck that you own, calculate the rate by matching theengine size in liters to the dollar amount. Add the amounts for eachvehicle and you'll see that the average two car family will be paying$500+ every year in "displacement fees" on top of the normal licensefees. If you have three vehicles, you'll be paying even more.
The average family is already struggling with the high cost ofgasoline,electricity, food and everything else, and our lawmakers want us topay more, thinking we have unlimited deep pockets. This will do greatdamage to the budgets of retirees on fixed incomes as well.
Now is the time to be very vocal against this bill.
I have contacted all of our representatives, and I would encourageeveryone reading this to do the same.
Here's the web page for the bill where you can read the text:http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6900&year=2007
Here's the link for contacting your representatives:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx
Vehicle License Fee Bill SB6900
There is a bill that the Washington State Legislature is trying topassin Olympia that, if successful, will directly add huge costs to ourvehicle license fees. Everyone needs to know about so this situationsothat you can contact your representatives and voice your objection.
The bill is SB 6900 and it adds an "engine displacement" fee to thevehicle license tabs upon renewal.
The fee has a varied amount depending on the size of the vehicle'sengine:
Engine Size (liters) Rate Schedule
Up to 1.9 $0
2.0 - 2.9 $70
3.0 - 3.9 $225
4.0 - 4.9 $275
5.0 - 5.9 $325
6.0 - 7.9 $400
8.0 or over $600
For each car & truck that you own, calculate the rate by matching theengine size in liters to the dollar amount. Add the amounts for eachvehicle and you'll see that the average two car family will be paying$500+ every year in "displacement fees" on top of the normal licensefees. If you have three vehicles, you'll be paying even more.
The average family is already struggling with the high cost ofgasoline,electricity, food and everything else, and our lawmakers want us topay more, thinking we have unlimited deep pockets. This will do greatdamage to the budgets of retirees on fixed incomes as well.
Now is the time to be very vocal against this bill.
I have contacted all of our representatives, and I would encourageeveryone reading this to do the same.
Here's the web page for the bill where you can read the text:http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6900&year=2007
Here's the link for contacting your representatives:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx