2018 Senate Bill 1258

Make state park vehicle tax surcharge the default

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-34)

To require a person to "opt out" of paying the optional state park "passport" surcharge that is attached to annual vehicle registration (license plate) renewals, meaning the default would be "opt in" and a person who doesn’t want to pay must actively choose not to. Under current law “opt out” is the default, and a person has to affirm they want to pay the extra. See also House Bill 6125, which would require having paid the fee to park at trailhead or forest campgrounds; under current law this applies only to state parks.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Dec. 13, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 28 to 9 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 18, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources