Increasing the maximum weight of certain vehicles subject to transportation benefit district vehicle fees.
SB 6262 increases the maximum gross weight threshold for vehicles subject to transportation benefit district vehicle fees in Washington State from 6,000 to 9,000 pounds. This change directly affects transportation benefit districts and vehicles registered under specific license fee categories (e.g., commercial vehicles) that previously fell between 6,000-9,000 pounds. The bill amends RCW 82.80.140 to allow these districts to charge annual fees (up to $100) on qualifying vehicles meeting the new weight standard. Vehicles like farm tractors, campers, and mopeds remain exempt as specified in the bill.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Substitute Bill
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Engrossed Substitute Bill
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Feb 16, 2026
MINOR
The bill was formally adopted as an 'Engrossed Substitute Bill' and updated its title to include a new effective date provision. The primary substantive change is the addition of a specific effective date of July 1, 2026, ensuring the new vehicle fee rules are implemented at the start of the 2026 fiscal year.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on vehicle fees for transportation benefit districts, but the timeline for implementation has been explicitly defined.
TIMELINE
Added a new section establishing that the act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill title to reflect the inclusion of the effective date provision.
Changed the bill header from 'Substitute Senate Bill' to 'Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill', indicating final passage.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 16, 2026
How they voted
37–14
Passed
Total votes 51
Feb 16, 2026
D
Democratic31
100% Yea
R
Republican20
70% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
10
Committee
10
Mar 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
TR - Majority; do pass.
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:00 PM.
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
upper
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
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Javier Valdez
DDemocratic
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