Bill would raise gross‑weight threshold so heavier trucks pay Transportation Benefit District fees
ESSB 6,262 would raise the gross‑weight threshold for vehicles subject to Transportation Benefit District (TBD) vehicle fees from 6,000 to 9,000 pounds, closing what supporters described as a ‘truck loophole’ so heavier vehicles help fund local pavement preservation.
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David Monnakee, staff to the committee, opened the briefing for ESSB 6,262 by summarizing the bill’s core change: increase the maximum gross‑scale weight of vehicles subject to Transportation Benefit District vehicle fees from 6,000 pounds to 9,000 pounds and make the bill effective July 1, 2026.
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