Notice of Committee Passage for Senate Bill 5281 - 10 Year Analysis Complete

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SB 5281, titled AN ACT Relating to the vessel length requirement in obtaining nonresident vessel permits, has been passed by the Senate Committee on Transportation. The Office of Financial Management has identified this bill as requiring a ten-year projection of increased cost to the taxpayers or affected fee payers.

Ten-year projection:

Department of Licensing:

Indeterminate (+$1) - This bill would amend RCW 88.02.620 Sec. 2(a) modifying the vessel length requirement for nonresident vessel permits, from no more than 200 feet in length, to no more than 300 feet in length. This will increase the number of vessels that qualify for a nonresident vessel permit. However, it is unknown how many more vessels there will be. There is no information available for nonresident vessels to determine how many exist that are greater than 200 feet in length but no more than 300 feet in length with which to base a revenue estimate since these vessels are registered outside of Washington. Until May 1, 2026, the fee for vessels between 201-300 ft. in length shall be the same as a 200 ft. vessel and after May 1, 2026, the fee for vessels between 201 and 300 ft in length shall be $100 per foot. Revenue generated from nonresident vessel permits given to vessels between 201-300 ft. shall be allocated to the Washington state recreation and conservation office for a grant program to support youth swim lessons in overburdened communities. The increase in revenue collections by DOL is anticipated to be minimal.

Ten-year projection prepared in consultation with the following agencies:

Department of Licensing

The following legislators voted do pass:

Senator Phil Fortunato
Republican
(360) 786-7660
phil.fortunato@leg.wa.gov

Senator John Lovick
Democrat
(360) 786-7686
john.lovick@leg.wa.gov

Senator Curtis King
Republican
(360) 786-7626
curtis.king@leg.wa.gov

Senator Marko Liias
Democrat
(360) 786-7640
marko.liias@leg.wa.gov

Senator Paul Harris
Republican
(360) 786-7632
paul.harris@leg.wa.gov

Senator Drew MacEwen
Republican
(360) 786-7668
drew.macewen@leg.wa.gov

Senator Jeff Holy
Republican
(360) 786-7610
jeff.holy@leg.wa.gov

Senator Leonard Christian
Republican
(360) 786-7606
leonard.christian@leg.wa.gov

Senator Mike Chapman
Democrat
(360) 786-7646
mike.chapman@leg.wa.gov

Senator Javier Valdez
Democrat
(360) 786-7690
javier.valdez@leg.wa.gov

Senator Bill Ramos
Democrat
(360) 786-7608
bill.ramos@leg.wa.gov

Senator Keith Goehner
Republican
(360) 786-7622
keith.goehner@leg.wa.gov

Senator Sharon Shewmake
Democrat
(360) 786-7682
sharon.shewmake@leg.wa.gov

Senator Liz Lovelett
Democrat
(360) 786-7678
liz.lovelett@leg.wa.gov

Senator T'wina Nobles
Democrat
(360) 786-7654
T'wina.Nobles@leg.wa.gov

Senator Jeff Wilson
Republican
(360) 786-7636
Jeff.Wilson@leg.wa.gov

Senator Emily Alvarado
Democrat
(360) 786-7667
Emily.Alvarado@leg.wa.gov

Senator Deborah Krishnadasan
Democrat
(360) 786-7650
Deborah.Krishnadasan@leg.wa.gov

Senator Adrian Cortes
Democrat
(360) 786-7634
Adrian.Cortes@leg.wa.gov



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