Washington Votes Forum

Introduced in the Senate on January 24, 2012, increases certain fees on vehicles and drivers. The cost for an Abstract of Driver's Record (ADR) increases from $10 to $15; Certificate of Ownership increases from $5 to $12.50; Original Issue License Plates increase from $0 to $10; Original Issue Motorcycle Plates increase from $0 to $4; Motorcycle Replacement Plates increase from $2 to $4; Vehicle Dealer Original License increases from $750 to $975; and Vehicle Dealer License Renewal increases from $250 to $325

The vote was 31 in favor, 18 opposed and 0 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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I would like to know how this bill is considered to have passed the Senate 29-19 which that is NOT a 2/3 majority. There is NO question that this bill raises fees! I have emailed Pam Roach's office about this as well as Tim Eyman. Is the Senate trying to play fast and loose with our I-1053 protections? As the saying goes first it's the soap box, then the ballot box, with the cartridge box being next. If the legislature has such contempt for us voters......

Oops, meant 31-18, STILL less than the 2/3 (31/49 is .63, less than .57)