SB 5234 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning snowmobile registration fees.

Senate Bill 5234 modifies the registration fees for snowmobiles in Washington state, directly affecting individuals who own these vehicles. The bill proposes an increase in both initial and renewal registration fees for standard snowmobiles, raising them from $50 to $75. Similarly, registration fees for vintage snowmobiles would increase from $12 to $18. These new fee structures are slated to apply to all registrations due on or after September 30, 2025.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026

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What changed between versions

Bill → Substitute Bill · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated from a Senate Bill to a Substitute Bill, reflecting its progression through the legislative process. The most significant change is the update of the fiscal year from the 2025 Regular Session to the 2026 Regular Session, aligning the bill with the current legislative calendar. Additionally, the effective date for snowmobile registration fees was adjusted from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026, ensuring the new rules apply to the upcoming registration cycle.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on amending snowmobile registration fees, but the applicability timeline has shifted forward by one year to match the new legislative session.

TIMELINE

The legislative session changed from the 2025 Regular Session to the 2026 Regular Session, indicating the bill has been revised for the current year.

The effective date for the new snowmobile registration fees was updated from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026, delaying the implementation by one year.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated to reflect its status as a 'Substitute Senate Bill' and included the name of the committee it was referred to.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 26, 2025

How they voted

29–22

Passed

Total votes 51

Mar 26, 2025

D Democratic31

28 Yea 3 Nay

90% Yea

R Republican20

1 Yea 19 Nay

95% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Minority; without recommendation.

upper

Feb 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

upper

Feb 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.

upper

Jan 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.

upper

Jan 12, 2026

Committee

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Transportation.

upper

Jan 12, 2026

Introduced

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

upper

Apr 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.

lower

Mar 26, 2025

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (29-22)

senate

Feb 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

Minority; without recommendation.

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

WM - Majority; do pass.

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.

upper

Feb 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.

upper

Feb 3, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways & Means.

upper

Jan 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

Minority; without recommendation.

upper

Jan 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

upper

Jan 30, 2025

Committee

And refer to Ways & Means.

upper

Jan 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

TRAN - Majority; do pass.

upper

Jan 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.

upper

Jan 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor