{/p} OLYMPIA, WA — In Washington state the republican party is circulating an online petition to defend the voter-approved $30.00 car tab initiative. That is the latest deadline spelled out in I-976, but Eyman said the state is misinterpreting the initiative and car owners across the state should all start paying $30 for their car tabs on Dec. 6. Jay Inslee said he'd consider the idea of providing some relief from tabs, due to coronavirus, but so far no action has been taken. That is the latest deadline spelled out in I-976, but Eyman said the state is misinterpreting the initiative and car owners across the state should all start paying $30 for their car tabs on Dec. 6. RELATED: Would you rather pay-by-mile instead of a Washington gas tax? The primary sponsor of the ballot initiative, Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Eyman, has said people should just refuse to pay the more expensive fees. We look forward to defending the will of the people before the State Supreme Court. That was passed by voters, but then thrown out by the courts. Much of the car-tab initiative would take effect Dec. 5, according to the state. If your current tabs expired less than 12 months ago, we'll give you a new full year registration period. First, a clause saying car values should be determined by Kelley Blue Book is illegal, because you can't give special privileges to specific companies. A group of cities, counties and transit agencies soon sued the state, arguing the measure violated the state constitution for several reasons. $30 car tabs on hold, but transportation cuts coming anyway State and local leaders are moving forward as if Initiative 976 is in effect — even though the … AN ACT Relating tolimiting state and local taxes, fees, and other charges relating to vehiclesamending RCW 46.17.350, ; A Department of Licensing spokesperson said car owners in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties will continue to pay the Sound Transit RTA tax until March 31, 2020. The important decision, however, was that neither of those issues were big enough to strike down the whole law. Attorney General Bob Ferguson said in a statement, "It's disappointing that the initiative that Washingtonians supported will not take effect immediately. Washington's Department of Licensing says vehicle owners should pay their car-tab fees in full until it can figure out the full effects of Initiative 976. So what does that all mean for taxpayers? Washington Governor Jay Inslee(D), who opposed I-976, released a statement on November 6, 2019, saying, "In response to the will of the people, I am taking immediate action. The answer: The Washington State Supreme Court held a hearing on the measure in June and is still awaiting a decision. House Bill 2227 would limit state and local taxes, fees and other charges relating to vehicles, and establish $30 car tabs. Anti-tax activist Tim Eyman darts across traffic after he stopped to shake hands with a motorist who honked at him as he waved a sign supporting Initiative 976, which would cut most car registration tabs to $30 in Washington state, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, on election day in Bellevue, Wash. AN ACT Relating tolimiting state and local taxes, fees, and other charges relating to vehiclesamending RCW 46.17.350, ; The Washington State Attorney General's Office defended I-976, as it's legally assigned to defend all passed ballot measures from lawsuits. The judge essentially said: nix the Kelley Blue Book part and exempt Burien, and the rest of I-976 can be enacted. That is the latest deadline spelled out in I-976, but Eyman said the state is misinterpreting the initiative and car owners across the state should all start paying $30 for their car tabs on Dec. 6. Right now, yes, because the injunction is still in place. We don't know exactly, but it'll be some time this summer. 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But the state Supreme Court has let an injunction stand (read the ruling) against what is known as the $30 car tabs initiative.That means hundreds of thousands of drivers will get full price bills in the coming months that they thought they had voted to reduce. "The Board will consider Sound Transit’s obligations to taxpayers who want their motor vehicle excise taxes reduced, as well as how to realize voters’ earlier direction to dramatically expand high capacity transit throughout the Puget Sound region," Board Chair John Marchione said in a prepared statement on Wednesday. There is no timeline on when their decision could come down. That is the latest deadline spelled out in I-976, but Eyman said the state is misinterpreting the initiative and car owners across the state should all start paying $30 for their car tabs on Dec. 6. However, one fee that won’t be going away is a $75 charge for electric car owners. (MyNorthwest photo) A new plan announced by Washington House Republicans would … The initiative eliminates extra fees for everything from electric vehicles to Sound Transit light rail projects. Would you rather pay-by-mile instead of a Washington gas tax? Initiative Measure No. It's also worth remembering that licensing offices are closed in Washington because of the pandemic, so you'll have to renew online or via mail. Thursday was supposed to be the day that a Washington state ballot measure to lower car registration fees took effect. RELATED: Car tab initiative would take a nearly $7 billion bite out of Sound Transit's revenue. It will have costs for "computer updates," staffing its call center, and accounting services to issue refunds. Washington's Department of Licensing says vehicle owners should pay their car-tab fees in full until it can figure out the full effects of Initiative 976. Washington voters passed ballot measure I-976 in November 2019, electing to slash a variety of taxes and fees related to transportation and make car tabs $30. More than 60 cities use car-tab fees to pay for road construction, bus service and sidewalks. State lawmakers passed that fee after Eyman’s initiative was submitted. January 15, 2020 at 3:35 pm. I-976 ($30 car tab) ruled unconstitutional. Car tab initiative would take a nearly $7 billion bite out of Sound Transit's revenue. I have directed the Washington State Department of Transportation to postpone projects not yet underway. Sound Transit's Board of Directors will begin the "process of responding" to the initiative during its next full meeting on Nov. 21. By MyNorthwest Staff. In addition, the state charges fees to help pay for a variety of programs including Washington State Patrol traffic enforcement, highway maintenance, ferry operations and maintenance of county roads and bridges. With many people struggling under the financial pressures of the coronavirus pandemic, folks want to know: What happened to $30 car tabs? Washington voters passed I-976 and it was challenged in court. The court told lawyers to start submitting arguments this month and next month. Initiative Measure No. Washington's Department of Licensing says vehicle owners should pay their car-tab fees in full until it can figure out the full effects of Initiative 976. Though, in that case, you wouldn't get your new tabs, meaning you could potentially get pulled over and given a ticket. I have also ask… In a ruling published late Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Washington State upheld an injunction against a controversial $30 car tabs measure. A Department of Licensing spokesperson said Friday that drivers should expect to pay their car-tab fees in full if they are due for renewal before December 5, 2019, at the earliest. But that doesn't mean car and truck owners will see $30 car-tab fees then. We are confident the court will ultimately agree with the trial court's determination that the initiative is constitutional. According to a fiscal impact statement for the initiative, the Department of Licensing will issue refunds to customers who register their vehicles prior to the effective date if Sound Transit is able to defease or refinance its bonds and the state's motor vehicle excise tax is reduced. That is the latest deadline spelled out in I-976, but Eyman said the state is misinterpreting the initiative and car owners across the state should all start paying $30 for their car tabs on Dec. 6. Voters approved the initiative that caps car-tab fees to $30 for vehicles that weigh 10,000 pounds or less. Many Washington residents eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine can't find available doses, Gov. So where is it now? 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