The bill clarifies the classification of travel vans in relation to vehicle registration and the motor vehicle excise tax in Washington State. It establishes that travel vans, which are defined as vehicles that enclose the driver and provide a temporary living area but are not classified as motor homes, are exempt from the motor vehicle excise tax. This exemption is based on the premise that travel van owners typically have other vehicles that have already contributed to the motor vehicle excise tax and that the use of travel vans does not significantly increase public transportation usage.

To implement this change, the bill amends existing definitions in RCW 46.04.305 and RCW 82.44.125, specifically excluding travel vans from the definition of motor homes and including them in the list of vehicles exempt from the motor vehicle excise tax. The bill also updates the language to ensure clarity in the definitions and tax implications for travel vans, thereby aligning them more closely with campers and travel trailers.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 46.04.305, 82.44.125