This bill amends RCW 46.17.365 to establish new motorcycle weight fees that will be applicable for vehicle registrations due on or after January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2029. For registrations due on or after January 1, 2026, the weight fee for motorcycles will be set at $15.00, while for other vehicles, the fees will vary based on their scale weight, with specific amounts outlined for weights ranging from 4,000 pounds to over 16,000 pounds. Similarly, for registrations due on or after January 1, 2029, the motorcycle weight fee will remain at $15.00, but the fees for other vehicles will increase, with the highest fee reaching $110.00 for vehicles over 16,000 pounds.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the distribution of these fees under RCW 46.68.415 and mandates that the department rely on manufacturer-provided empty scale weights to determine vehicle weights. The new sections also specify effective dates for the implementation of these changes, with Section 1 taking effect on July 1, 2027, and expiring on January 1, 2029, while Section 2 will take effect on January 1, 2029.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 46.17.365