California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 373 — Vehicle license fees: new vehicles.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The Vehicle License Fee (VLF) Law establishes, in lieu of any ad valorem property tax upon vehicles, an annual license fee for any vehicle subject to registration in this state, on and after May 19, 2009, and until July 1, 2013, in the amount of 1.15% of the market value of specified vehicles, the revenues derived thereof to be deposited in specified funds. Existing law provides that, on and after July 1, 2013, the annual license fee for specified vehicles subject to registration in this state shall be 0.65% of the market value of that vehicle. This bill would provide that for new vehicles, including new motorcycles, the annual license fee shall be 0.65% of the market value of the vehicle. This bill would also state the intent of the Legislature with regard to funding levels for local law enforcement. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Placed on REV. & TAX. suspense file.

  3. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.

  4. Set for hearing May 13.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.

  6. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. To Com. on RLS.

  8. From print. May be acted upon on or after March 28.

  9. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bill Berryhill · Cosponsor
  • DeVore · Cosponsor
  • Dutton · Cosponsor
  • Duvall · Cosponsor
  • Harkey · Cosponsor
  • Jeffries · Cosponsor
  • Knight · Cosponsor
  • Silva · Cosponsor
  • Smyth · Cosponsor
  • Walters · Primary

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Walters

Co-sponsors (9)

  • Bill Berryhill
  • DeVore
  • Dutton
  • Duvall
  • Harkey
  • Jeffries
  • Knight
  • Silva
  • Smyth

Not signed on (112)

112 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 373 do?
The Vehicle License Fee (VLF) Law establishes, in lieu of any ad valorem property tax upon vehicles, an annual license fee for any vehicle subject to registration in this state, on and after May 19, 2009, and until July 1, 2013, in the amount of 1.15% of the market value of specified vehicles, the revenues derived thereof to be deposited in specified funds. Existing law provides that, on and after July 1, 2013, the annual license fee for specified vehicles subject to registration in this state shall be 0.65% of the market value of that vehicle. This bill would provide that for new vehicles, including new motorcycles, the annual license fee shall be 0.65% of the market value of the vehicle. This bill would also state the intent of the Legislature with regard to funding levels for local law enforcement. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Who sponsors SB 373?
SB 373 is sponsored by Bill Berryhill, DeVore, Dutton, Duvall, Harkey, Jeffries, Knight, Silva, Smyth, and Walters.
What is the current status of SB 373?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 373?
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