We here at the campaign will be happy when the people of Washington are united as neighbors and no one who lives here thinks they can outsmart the system we have in place to register vehicles. Vehicle registration revenue is important to our communities and everyone who lives here should pay for vehicles garaged here. This is one of the simplest things we can do to help preserve our Washington quality of life.
The Columbian offered a ‘cheer’ for Jim when he introduced House Bill 2436 early this year. The newspaper recognized the benefit of Jim’s foresight when they wrote:
By all accounts the task force was effective, compiling a database of 53,000 suspect vehicles, and bringing in $647,000 in fees in 2008.
It did not take long for other legislators to follow Jim’s anti-fraud stance. The bill passed without dissent and was signed by Governor Gregoire. It will take effect on July 1st of 2010. The newly reconstituted anti-fraud program will keep collected fees doing the work of licensing compliance. Jim’s new legislation picks up where budget constraints cut the program in 2009.
Taking action for the people of Washington by combating fraud right here on the border is just one way that Jim has demonstrated his leadership on behalf of the entire Evergreen State.
If you would like to see vehicle registration fees for Washington stay in Washington you can take action on the State Department of Revenue website.
