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Committee advances amended vehicle‑fee bill after budget concerns; agency estimates large revenue change
Summary
House Bill 153 passed committee 7–2 after a sponsor amendment; members raised concerns about potential revenue losses for counties and state transportation funds, and agency staff provided a revised fiscal estimate.
The Agriculture, State & Public Lands & Water Resources Committee voted 7–2 to pass House Bill 153 with an amendment that changes numeric language in the draft and aligns statutory text.
Representative Eklund moved the amendment on page 6, line 9 to change a numeric figure from 5 to 3; Representative Banks seconded. The change was adopted and moved to a roll call vote on the amended bill.
During discussion, Representative Sherman urged caution and flagged fiscal consequences for…
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