Washington Limit Vehicle License Fees Measure, Initiative 1360 (2015)
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| This measure was not put on an election ballot |
The Washington Limit Vehicle License Fees Measure, Initiative 1360 was not on the November 3, 2015 ballot in the state of Washington as an Initiative to the People. If approved by voters, the measure would have done the following:[1]
- Limited annual state and local vehicle license fees to $30 for motor vehicles with gross weights under 10,000 pounds, except for voter-approved taxes and voluntary fees
- Repealed certain taxes and charges including the additional sales tax for vehicles and the surcharge funding regional transportation districts
- Required votes on transportation benefit district fees
- Required regional transit authorities to cease the collection of taxes pledged to secure bonds and retire bonds early where bonds allow it
Text of measure
Ballot title
The official ballot title was as follows:[1]
| “ | Initiative Measure No. 1360 concerns motor vehicle taxes and fees
This measure would limit state and local vehicle license fees to $30 per year except for voter-approved charges; repeal certain vehicle taxes and charges; and prohibit collection of certain motor vehicle excise taxes. Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ][2] |
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Ballot measure summary
The ballot summary was as follows:[1]
| “ | This measure would limit annual vehicle license fees to $30 for motor vehicles with gross weights under 10,000 pounds, except for voter-approved taxes and voluntary fees; repeal certain taxes and charges including the additional sales tax for vehicles and the surcharge funding regional transportation districts; require votes on transportation benefit district fees; and require regional transit authorities to cease the collection of taxes pledged to secure bonds and retire bonds early where bonds allow it.[2] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.[1]
Support
This measure was sponsored by Tim Eyman and M.J. Fagan. Supporters called the measure "Bring Back Our $30 Car Tabs."[1]
Path to the ballot
Supporters were required to collect at least 246,372 valid signatures by July 2, 2015, in order to land the initiative on the ballot.
See also
- Washington 2015 ballot measures
- 2015 ballot measures
- Initiative to the People
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
External links
Footnotes
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State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
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