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WashingtonSB 63542025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Advancing transportation electrification by expanding access to electric vehicles already being sold in Washington and increasing associated funding.

Sponsored By: Marko Liias (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Higher title fee funds EV rebates

Beginning October 1, 2026, the title fee is $40 when a dealer collects it at signing for a retail sale or lease. That $40 rate lasts through December 31, 2036; after that, the fee is $15. For all other title applications, the fee is $15. Part of the extra $25 collected through 2036 goes to an electric vehicle account to help pay for instant EV rebates. The state runs an instant rebate program for people in vulnerable populations, if funded by the legislature.

Limited direct dealerships for EV makers

Beginning June 11, 2026, a battery‑electric‑only maker can own and run its own Washington dealership if it meets all of these: it is U.S.-incorporated, has never had a dealer franchise in Washington, ran at least one Washington service facility by January 1, 2026, makes only battery electric vehicles, and had at least 300 of those EVs registered in Washington before January 1, 2026. The maker may sell, lease, arrange financing, and service only its own vehicles under this exception. It must get and keep a Washington vehicle dealer license and file a sworn statement that it meets all eligibility rules. If it later fails to meet the rules, the department revokes its dealer license within 30 days. A maker that is barred from being a dealer and sells or leases anyway faces a $10,000 civil penalty for each retail sale or lease. Dealers, consumers, or other private parties can sue to stop violations and seek relief.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Marko Liias

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Curtis King

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 14

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 47 • No: 2

House vote • 3/11/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 84 • No: 9 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 46 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026*.

    3/24/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 186, 2026 Laws.

    3/24/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/24/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/13/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/12/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/12/2026legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/12/2026Senate

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

    3/12/2026House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 5.

    3/11/2026Senate

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/11/2026Senate

  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    3/11/2026Senate

  12. Committee amendment not adopted.

    3/11/2026Senate

  13. TR - Executive action taken by committee.

    3/9/2026Senate

  14. Minority; without recommendation.

    3/9/2026Senate

  15. TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    3/9/2026Senate

  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    3/9/2026Senate

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    3/9/2026Senate

  18. First reading, referred to Transportation.

    3/4/2026Senate

  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/3/2026Senate

  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026Senate

  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    3/3/2026Senate

  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/3/2026Senate

  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/3/2026Senate

  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/2/2026Senate

  25. Minority; do not pass.

    2/27/2026Senate

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