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SF 2189 — A bill for an act relating to information required for nonresidents who apply for vehicle registration and issuance of a certificate of title.
Last action — Signed by Governor.
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (Republican) on June 01, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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In plain language
This bill outlines information nonresidents must provide to register vehicles and obtain titles.
The bill establishes requirements for nonresidents applying for vehicle registration and certificates of title. It specifies what information is needed from these applicants.
What this means for you
- Consumers: If you are a nonresident, you will need to provide certain information to register your vehicle.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
45 added · 67 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to Senate File 2189 involve the formal approval and certification of the bill by key legislative figures, indicating that the bill has successfully passed through the necessary stages in the legislature. This signifies that the proposed law regarding vehicle registration requirements for nonresidents is now closer to becoming official. By including the Governor's approval section, it highlights the bill's progression and emphasizes its importance for ensuring that nonresidents have clear guidelines when applying for vehicle registration in the state.
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Action History
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Signed by Governor.
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Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor.
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Explanation of vote.
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Message from House.
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Immediate message.
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Passed House, yeas 81, nays 6.
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Placed on calendar under unfinished business.
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Placed on calendar.
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Committee vote: Yeas, 17. Nays, 2. Excused, 2.
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Committee report, recommending passage.
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Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2026 12:15PM House Lounge.
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Subcommittee: Jones, Bagniewski and Bossman.
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Read first time, referred to Transportation.
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Message from Senate.
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Immediate message.
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Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0.
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Committee report, approving bill.
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Introduced, placed on calendar.
Sponsors
- COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 48 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (51)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Art Staed | Democrat | Yea |
| Catelin Drey | Democrat | Yea |
| Cindy Winckler | Democrat | Yea |
| Herman C. Quirmbach | Democrat | Yea |
| Izaah Knox | Democrat | Yea |
| Janet Petersen | Democrat | Yea |
| Janice Weiner | Democrat | Yea |
| Liz Bennett | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Blake | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Zimmer | Democrat | Yea |
| Molly Donahue | Democrat | Yea |
| Renee Hardman | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Trone Garriott | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Trone Garriott | Democrat | Yea |
| Thomas Townsend | Democrat | Yea |
| Tony Bisignano | Democrat | Yea |
| William A. Dotzler Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Zach Wahls | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Adrian Dickey | Republican | Yea |
| Amy Sinclair | Republican | Yea |
| Annette Sweeney | Republican | Yea |
| Carrie Koelker | Republican | Yea |
| Charlie McClintock | Republican | Yea |
| Cherielynn Westrich | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Dawson | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Zumbach | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Sires | Republican | Yea |
| David D. Rowley | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dawn Driscoll | Republican | Yea |
| Dennis Guth | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Campbell | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Whitver | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Schultz | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Reichman | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jesse Green | Republican | Yea |
| Julian B. Garrett | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kara Warme | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Rozenboom | Republican | Yea |
| Kerry Gruenhagen | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Alons | Republican | Yea |
| Lynn Evans | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Costello | Republican | Yea |
| Mark S. Lofgren | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Bousselot | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Klimesh | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Pike | Republican | Yea |
| Sandy Salmon | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Webster | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Kraayenbrink | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Shipley | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SF 2189?
- SF 2189 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION.
- What is the current status of SF 2189?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
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