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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.010 - Refunds, overpayments, and underpayments—Penalty for false statements.

RCW 46.68.010
Refunds, overpayments, and underpayments—Penalty for false statements.
(1) A person who has paid all or part of a vehicle license fee under this title is entitled to a refund if the amount was paid in error or if the vehicle:
(a) Was destroyed before the new registration period began;
(b) Was permanently removed from Washington state before the new registration period began;
(c) Registration was purchased after the owner sold the vehicle;
(d) Was registered in another jurisdiction after the Washington state registration had been purchased. Any full months of Washington vehicle license fees remaining after application for out-of-state registration was made are refundable; or
(e) Registration was purchased before the vehicle was sold and before the new registration period began. The person who paid the fees must return the unused, never-affixed license tabs to the department before the new registration period begins.
(2) The department shall refund overpayments of vehicle license fees and motor vehicle excise taxes under Title 82 RCW that are ten dollars or more. A request for a refund is not required.
(3) The department shall certify refunds to the state treasurer as correct and being claimed in the time required by law. The state treasurer shall mail or deliver the amount of each refund to the person who is entitled to the refund. The department shall not authorize refunds of fees paid in error unless the request is made within three years after the fees were paid.
(4) If due to error the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director has failed to collect the full amount of the vehicle license fee and excise tax due and the underpayment is in the amount of ten dollars or more, the department shall charge and collect the additional amount to constitute full payment of the tax and fees.
(5) Any person who makes a false statement under which he or she obtains a refund that he or she is not entitled to under this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2010 c 161 § 801; 2003 c 53 § 248; 1997 c 22 § 1; 1996 c 31 § 1; 1993 c 307 § 2; 1989 c 68 § 1; 1979 c 120 § 1; 1967 c 32 § 73; 1961 c 12 § 46.68.010. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 76; RRS § 6312-76.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.020 - Disposition of certificates of title fees.

RCW 46.68.020
Disposition of certificates of title fees.
The director shall forward all fees for certificates of title or other moneys accruing under chapters 46.12 and 46.17 RCW to the state treasurer, together with a proper identifying detailed report. The state treasurer shall credit these moneys as follows:
FEE
REQUIRED IN
ESTABLISHED IN
DISTRIBUTION
ORV certificate of title fee
RCW 46.09.320
RCW 46.17.100
RCW 47.66.070
Original certificate of title
RCW 46.12.530
RCW 46.17.100
RCW 47.66.070
Penalty for late transfer
RCW 46.12.650
RCW 46.17.140
RCW 47.66.070
Motor change
RCW 46.12.590
RCW 46.17.100
RCW 46.68.280
Transfer certificate of title
RCW 46.12.650
RCW 46.17.100
RCW 46.68.280
Security interest changes
RCW 46.12.675
RCW 46.17.100
RCW 46.68.280
Duplicate certificate of title
RCW 46.12.580
RCW 46.17.100
RCW 46.68.280
Stolen vehicle check
RCW 46.12.570
RCW 46.17.120
RCW 46.68.070
Vehicle identification number assignment
RCW 46.12.560
RCW 46.17.135
RCW 46.68.070
[ 2011 c 171 § 84; 2010 c 161 § 802; 2004 c 200 § 3; 2003 c 264 § 8; 2002 c 352 § 21; 1961 c 12 § 46.68.020. Prior: 1955 c 259 § 3; 1947 c 164 § 7; 1937 c 188 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-11.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—2004 c 200: "This act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2004 c 200 § 4.]
Effective dates—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.025 - Distribution of quick title service fees.

RCW 46.68.025
Distribution of quick title service fees.
(1) The quick title service fee imposed under RCW 46.17.160 must be distributed as follows:
(a) If the fee is paid to the director, the fee must be deposited to the motor vehicle fund established under RCW 46.68.070.
(b) If the fee is paid to the participating county auditor or other agent appointed by the director, twenty-five dollars must be deposited to the motor vehicle fund established under RCW 46.68.070. The remainder must be retained by the county treasurer in the same manner as other fees collected by the county auditor.
(c) If the fee is paid to a subagent appointed by the director, twenty-five dollars must be deposited to the motor vehicle fund established under RCW 46.68.070. The remaining twenty-five dollars must be distributed as follows: Twelve dollars and fifty cents must be retained by the county treasurer in the same manner as other fees collected by the county auditor and twelve dollars and fifty cents must be retained by the subagent.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "quick title" has the same meaning as in RCW 46.12.555.
[ 2015 2nd sp.s. c 1 § 1; 2011 c 326 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 2nd sp.s. c 1: "This act takes effect January 1, 2016." [ 2015 2nd sp.s. c 1 § 3.]
Application—Effective date—2011 c 326: See notes following RCW 46.12.555.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.035 - Disposition of combined vehicle license fees.

RCW 46.68.035
Disposition of combined vehicle license fees.
The director shall forward all proceeds from vehicle license fees received by the director for vehicles registered under RCW 46.17.330, 46.17.350(1) (c) and (k), 46.17.355, and 46.17.400(1)(c) to the state treasurer to be distributed into accounts according to the following method:
(1) 22.36 percent must be deposited into the state patrol highway account of the motor vehicle fund;
(2) 1.375 percent must be deposited into the Puget Sound ferry operations account of the motor vehicle fund;
(3) 5.237 percent must be deposited into the transportation 2003 account (nickel account);
(4) 11.533 percent must be deposited into the transportation partnership account created in RCW 46.68.290; and
(5) The remaining proceeds must be deposited into the motor vehicle fund.
[ 2017 c 147 § 10; 2010 c 161 § 804; 2006 c 337 § 1; 2005 c 314 § 205; 2003 c 361 § 202; 2000 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 8; 1993 c 102 § 7; 1990 c 42 § 106; 1989 c 156 § 4; 1985 c 380 § 21.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Application—2006 c 337 § 1: "Section 1 of this act applies to license fees due on or after July 1, 2006." [ 2006 c 337 § 15.]
Effective dates—2005 c 314 §§ 110 and 201-206: "(1) Section 110 of this act takes effect July 1, 2006.
(2) Sections 201 through 206 of this act take effect January 1, 2006." [ 2005 c 314 § 403.]
Application—2005 c 314 §§ 201-206, 301, and 302: "Sections 201 through 206, 301, and 302 of this act apply to vehicle registrations that are due or become due on or after January 1, 2006." [ 2005 c 314 § 402.]
Part headings not law—2005 c 314: "Part headings used in this act are not part of the law." [ 2005 c 314 § 407.]
Findings—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.38.030.
Effective dates—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.08.020.
Effective dates—2000 2nd sp.s. c 4 §§ 4-10: See note following RCW 43.89.010.
Effective date of 1993 c 102 and c 123—1993 sp.s. c 23: See note following RCW 46.16A.455.
Purpose—Effective dates—Application—Implementation—1990 c 42: See notes following RCW 46.68.090.
Application—1989 c 156: See note following RCW 46.16A.455.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.038 - Disposition of driving record abstract fees.

RCW 46.68.038
Disposition of driving record abstract fees.
The funding allocated under RCW 46.20.293, 46.29.050, and 46.52.130 shall be deposited into the state patrol highway account created in RCW 46.68.030, for the purposes enumerated therein, which may include the provision of enhanced resources to address locations with higher than average collision rates.
[ 2007 c 424 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2007 c 424: See note following RCW 46.20.293.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.041 - Disposition of driver's license fees.

RCW 46.68.041
Disposition of driver's license fees.
(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the department must forward all funds accruing under the provisions of chapter 46.20 RCW together with a proper identifying, detailed report to the state treasurer who must deposit such moneys to the credit of the highway safety fund.
(2) Fifty-six percent of each fee collected by the department under RCW 46.20.311 (1)(e)(ii), (2)(b)(ii), and (3)(b) must be deposited in the impaired driving safety account.
(3) Fifty percent of the revenue from the fees imposed under RCW 46.20.200(2) must be deposited in the move ahead WA flexible account created in RCW 46.68.520.
[ 2022 c 182 § 210; 2020 c 330 § 18; 2004 c 95 § 15; 1998 c 212 § 3; 1995 2nd sp.s. c 3 § 1; 1985 ex.s. c 1 § 12; 1981 c 245 § 3; 1979 c 63 § 3; 1977 c 27 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 293 § 20; 1971 ex.s. c 91 § 2; 1969 c 99 § 9; 1967 c 174 § 3; 1965 c 25 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 182 §§ 205, 206, 209, and 210: See note following RCW 46.20.202.
Intent—2022 c 182: See note following RCW 70A.65.240.
Effective date—2020 c 330: See note following RCW 9.94A.729.
Effective date—1995 2nd sp.s. c 3: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1995." [ 1995 2nd sp.s. c 3 § 2.]
Effective date—1985 ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 46.20.070.
Effective date—1981 c 245: See note following RCW 46.20.161.
Effective date—1967 c 174: See note following RCW 46.29.050.
Effective date—1965 c 25: See note following RCW 46.68.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.045 - Disposition of off-road vehicle moneys.

RCW 46.68.045
Disposition of off-road vehicle moneys.
The moneys collected by the department for ORV registrations, temporary ORV use permits, decals, and tabs under chapters 46.09 and 46.17 RCW must be distributed from time to time, but at least once a year, in the following manner:
(1) The department shall retain enough money to cover expenses incurred in the administration of chapter 46.09 RCW. The amount kept by the department must never exceed eighteen percent of fees collected.
(2) The remaining moneys must be distributed for off-road vehicle recreation facilities by the recreation and conservation funding board in accordance with RCW 46.09.520(2)(d)(ii)(A).
[ 2019 c 130 § 1; 2010 c 161 § 822; 2007 c 241 § 14; 2004 c 105 § 2; 1986 c 206 § 6; 1985 c 57 § 60; 1977 ex.s. c 220 § 9; 1972 ex.s. c 153 § 11; 1971 ex.s. c 47 § 16. Formerly RCW 46.09.110.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
Effective date—1986 c 206: See note following RCW 46.09.310.
Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
Purpose—1972 ex.s. c 153: See RCW 79A.35.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.060 - Highway safety fund.

RCW 46.68.060
Highway safety fund.
There is hereby created in the state treasury a fund to be known as the highway safety fund to the credit of which must be deposited all moneys directed by law to be deposited therein. This fund must be used for carrying out the provisions of law relating to driver licensing, driver improvement, financial responsibility, cost of furnishing abstracts of driving records and maintaining such case records, and to carry out the purposes set forth in RCW 43.59.010, chapters 46.72 and 46.72A RCW, and RCW 47.04.410. During the 2021-2023 and 2023-2025 fiscal biennia, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the highway safety fund to the multimodal transportation account and the state patrol highway account.
[ 2023 c 472 § 705; 2022 c 182 § 434; 2021 c 333 § 706; 2019 c 416 § 705; 2017 c 313 § 707; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 43 § 602; 2013 c 306 § 717. Prior: 2011 c 367 § 718; 2011 c 298 § 26; 2009 c 470 § 711; 2007 c 518 § 714; 1969 c 99 § 11; 1967 c 174 § 4; 1965 c 25 § 3; 1961 c 12 § 46.68.060; prior: 1957 c 104 § 1; 1937 c 188 § 81; RRS § 6312-81; 1921 c 108 § 13; RRS § 6375.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 472: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Target zero program—2022 c 182: See note following RCW 47.04.410.
Intent—Effective date—2022 c 182: See notes following RCW 70A.65.240.
Effective date—2021 c 333: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2019 c 416: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2017 c 313: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 43: See note following RCW 46.68.030.
Effective date—2013 c 306: See note following RCW 47.64.170.
Effective date—2011 c 367: See note following RCW 47.29.170.
Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.
Effective date—2009 c 470: See note following RCW 46.68.170.
Severability—Effective date—2007 c 518: See notes following RCW 46.68.170.
Effective date—1969 c 99: See note following RCW 79A.05.070.
Effective date—1967 c 174: See note following RCW 46.29.050.
Effective date—1965 c 25: See note following RCW 46.68.030.
Deposits into account: RCW 46.20.505, 46.20.510, 46.81A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.063 - Department of licensing technology improvement and data management account.

RCW 46.68.063
Department of licensing technology improvement and data management account.
The department of licensing technology improvement and data management account is created in the highway safety account. All receipts from fees collected under RCW 46.12.630(5) must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for investments in technology and data management at the department. During the 2021-2023 and 2023-2025 fiscal biennia, the account may also be used for responding to public records requests. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.
[ 2023 c 472 § 706; 2021 c 333 § 714; 2019 c 416 § 712; 2014 c 79 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 472: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2021 c 333: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2019 c 416: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.065 - Motorcycle safety education account.

RCW 46.68.065
Motorcycle safety education account.
There is hereby created the motorcycle safety education account in the highway safety fund of the state treasury, to the credit of which shall be deposited all moneys directed by law to be credited thereto. All expenses incurred by the director of the department of licensing in administering RCW 46.20.505 through 46.20.520 shall be borne by appropriations from this account, and moneys deposited into this account shall be used only for the purposes authorized in RCW 46.20.505 through 46.20.520. During the 2007-2009 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the motorcycle safety education account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
[ 2009 c 8 § 502; 2001 c 285 § 1; 1982 c 77 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 8: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 5, 2009]." [ 2009 c 8 § 509.]
Severability—1982 c 77: See note following RCW 46.20.500.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.067 - Driver licensing technology support account.

RCW 46.68.067
Driver licensing technology support account.
The driver licensing technology support account is created in the highway safety fund under RCW 46.68.060. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for supporting information technology systems used by the department to communicate with the judicial information system, manage driving records, and implement court orders.
[ 2022 c 157 § 2; 2021 c 240 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 157 § 2: "Section 2 of this act takes effect January 1, 2023." [ 2022 c 157 § 25.]
Effective date—2021 c 240: See note following RCW 46.63.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.070 - Motor vehicle fund created—Use limited.

RCW 46.68.070
Motor vehicle fund created—Use limited.
There is created in the state treasury a permanent fund to be known as the motor vehicle fund to the credit of which shall be deposited all moneys directed by law to be deposited therein. This fund shall be for the use of the state, and through state agencies, for the use of counties, cities, and towns for proper road, street, and highway purposes, including the purposes of RCW 47.30.030.
[ 1972 ex.s. c 103 § 6; 1961 c 12 § 46.68.070. Prior: (i) 1935 c 111 § 1, part; 1933 c 41 § 4, part; RRS § 6600, part; 1929 c 163 § 1; 1925 ex.s. c 185 § 1; 1923 c 181 § 3; 1921 c 96 § 18; 1919 c 46 § 3; 1917 c 155 § 13; 1915 c 142 § 18; RRS § 6330. (ii) 1939 c 181 § 1; RRS § 6600-1; 1937 c 208 §§ 1, 2, part.]
NOTES:
Severability—1972 ex.s. c 103: See note following RCW 47.30.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.120 - Distribution of amount allocated to counties—Generally.

RCW 46.68.120
Distribution of amount allocated to counties—Generally.
Funds to be paid to the counties of the state shall be subject to deduction and distribution as follows:
(1) One and one-half percent of such funds shall be deducted monthly as such funds accrue and set aside for the use of the department of transportation and the county road administration board for the supervision of work and expenditures of such counties on the county roads thereof, including the supervision and administration of federal-aid programs for which the department of transportation has responsibility: PROVIDED, That any funds so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the counties in proportion to deductions herein made;
(2) All sums required to be repaid to counties composed entirely of islands shall be deducted;
(3) Thirty-three one-hundredths of one percent of such funds shall be deducted monthly, as such funds accrue, and set aside for the use of the department of transportation for the purpose of funding the counties' share of the costs of highway jurisdiction studies and other studies. Any funds so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the counties in proportion to the deductions made;
(4) The balance of such funds remaining to the credit of counties after such deductions shall be paid to the several counties monthly, as such funds accrue, in accordance with RCW 46.68.122 and 46.68.124.
[ 1991 sp.s. c 15 § 47; 1991 c 342 § 64; 1989 1st ex.s. c 6 § 42; 1987 1st ex.s. c 10 § 38; 1985 c 460 § 33; 1985 c 120 § 1; 1982 c 33 § 1; 1980 c 87 § 44; 1979 c 158 § 185; 1977 ex.s. c 151 § 42; 1975 1st ex.s. c 100 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 47; 1972 ex.s. c 103 § 1; 1967 c 32 § 75; 1965 ex.s. c 120 § 12; 1961 c 12 § 46.68.120. Prior: 1957 c 109 § 1; 1955 c 243 § 1; 1949 c 143 § 2; 1945 c 260 § 1; 1943 c 83 § 3; 1939 c 181 § 5; Rem. Supp. 149 § 6600-2a.]
NOTES:
Construction—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 15: See note following RCW 46.68.110.
Effective dates—1991 c 342: See note following RCW 47.01.425.
Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 6: See note following RCW 46.68.110.
Severability—1987 1st ex.s. c 10: See note following RCW 46.68.110.
Severability—1985 c 460: See note following RCW 46.68.110.
Federal requirements—1977 ex.s. c 151: See RCW 47.98.070.
Severability—Effective dates and termination dates—Construction—1973 1st ex.s. c 195: See notes following RCW 84.52.043.
Severability—1972 ex.s. c 103: See note following RCW 47.30.030.
County road administration board—Expenses to be paid from motor vehicle fund—Disbursement procedure: RCW 36.78.110.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.122 - Distribution of amount to counties—Factors of distribution formula.

RCW 46.68.122
Distribution of amount to counties—Factors of distribution formula.
Funds to be paid to the several counties pursuant to RCW 46.68.120(4) shall be allocated among them upon the basis of a distribution formula consisting of the following four factors:
(1) An equal distribution factor of ten percent of such funds shall be paid to each county;
(2) A population factor of thirty percent of such funds shall be paid to each county in direct proportion that the county's total equivalent population, as computed pursuant to RCW 46.68.124(1), is to the total equivalent population of all counties;
(3) A road cost factor of thirty percent of such funds shall be paid to each county in direct proportion that the county's total annual road cost, as computed pursuant to RCW 46.68.124(2), is to the total annual road costs of all counties;
(4) A money need factor of thirty percent of such funds shall be paid to each county in direct proportion that the county's money need factor, as computed pursuant to RCW 46.68.124(3), is to the total of money need factors of all counties.
[ 1982 c 33 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.126 - Allocations to cities and counties from motor vehicle fund and multimodal transportation account—Quarterly, proportional distributions.

RCW 46.68.126
Allocations to cities and counties from motor vehicle fund and multimodal transportation account—Quarterly, proportional distributions.
(1) The state treasurer shall make four equal distributions by the last day of September, December, March, and June of each fiscal year to cities and counties based on the following allocations:
(a) For fiscal years 2016 and 2017, five million four hundred sixty-nine thousand dollars from the motor vehicle fund created under RCW 46.68.070 and six million two hundred fifty thousand dollars from the multimodal transportation account created under RCW 47.66.070.
(b) For fiscal year 2018 and thereafter, eleven million seven hundred nineteen thousand dollars from the motor vehicle fund created under RCW 46.68.070 and thirteen million three hundred ninety-three thousand dollars from the multimodal transportation account created under RCW 47.66.070.
(2) The amounts provided in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section must be proportioned evenly between cities and counties. Funds credited to cities must be distributed under RCW 46.68.110(4). Funds credited to counties must be allocated under RCW 46.68.120(4).
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 331.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.130 - Expenditure of balance of motor vehicle fund.

RCW 46.68.130
Expenditure of balance of motor vehicle fund.
The tax amount distributed to the state in the manner provided by RCW 46.68.090, and all moneys accruing to the motor vehicle fund from any other source, less such sums as are properly appropriated and reappropriated for expenditure for costs of collection and administration thereof, shall be expended, subject to proper appropriation and reappropriation, solely for highway purposes of the state, including the purposes of RCW 47.30.030. For the purposes of this section, the term "highway purposes of the state" does not include those expenditures of the Washington state patrol heretofore appropriated or reappropriated from the motor vehicle fund. Nothing in this section or in RCW 46.68.090 may be construed so as to violate terms or conditions contained in highway construction bond issues authorized by statute as of July 1, 1999, or thereafter and whose payment is, by the statute, pledged to be paid from excise taxes on motor vehicle fuel and special fuels.
[ 1999 c 269 § 4; 1981 c 342 § 11; 1974 ex.s. c 9 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 103 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 91 § 6; 1963 c 83 § 1; 1961 ex.s. c 7 § 9; 1961 c 12 § 46.68.130. Prior: 1957 c 271 § 4; 1957 c 105 § 3; 1941 c 246 § 1; 1939 c 181 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 6600-26.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1999 c 269: See note following RCW 36.78.070.
Effective date—1981 c 342: See note following RCW 46.68.030.
Severability—1972 ex.s. c 103: See note following RCW 47.30.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.135 - Multimodal account, transportation infrastructure account—Annual transfers.

RCW 46.68.135
Multimodal account, transportation infrastructure account—Annual transfers.
By July 1, 2006, and each year thereafter, the state treasurer shall transfer two and one-half million dollars from the multimodal account to the transportation infrastructure account created under RCW 82.44.190. The funds must be distributed for rail capital improvements only.
[ 2006 c 337 § 4; 2005 c 314 § 111.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—2005 c 314: See note following RCW 46.68.035.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.170 - RV account.

RCW 46.68.170
RV account.
There is hereby created in the motor vehicle fund the RV account. All moneys hereafter deposited in said account shall be used by the department of transportation for the construction, maintenance, and operation of recreational vehicle sanitary disposal systems at safety rest areas in accordance with the department's highway system plan as prescribed in chapter 47.06 RCW. During the 2011-2013 and 2013-2015 fiscal biennia, the legislature may transfer from the RV account to the motor vehicle fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the RV account to accomplish the purposes identified in this section.
[ 2013 c 306 § 705; 2011 c 367 § 715; 2009 c 470 § 701; 2007 c 518 § 701; 1996 c 237 § 2; 1980 c 60 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2013 c 306: See note following RCW 47.64.170.
Effective date—2011 c 367: See note following RCW 47.29.170.
Effective date—2009 c 470: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 13, 2009]." [ 2009 c 470 § 802.]
Severability—2007 c 518: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2007 c 518 § 1101.]
Effective date—2007 c 518: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 15, 2007]." [ 2007 c 518 § 1102.]
Effective date—1980 c 60: See note following RCW 47.38.050.
Additional license fees for recreational vehicles: RCW 46.17.375 and 47.01.460.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.175 - Abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account.

RCW 46.68.175
Abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account.
(1) The abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the fee imposed in RCW 46.17.380 must be deposited into the account. The account may receive fund transfers and appropriations from the general fund, as well as gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of chapter 287, Laws of 2018 and expend any income according to the terms of the gifts, grants, or endowments, provided that those terms do not conflict with any provisions of this section or any guidelines developed to prioritize reimbursement of removal projects associated with chapter 287, Laws of 2018.
(2) Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only by the department to reimburse registered tow truck operators and licensed dismantlers for up to one hundred percent of the total reasonable and auditable administrative costs for transport, dismantling, and disposal of abandoned recreational vehicles under RCW 46.53.010 when the last registered owner is unknown after a reasonable search effort. Compliance with RCW 46.55.100 is considered a reasonable effort to locate the last registered owner of the abandoned recreational vehicle. Any funds received by the registered tow truck operators or licensed dismantlers through collection efforts from the last owner of record shall be turned over to the department for vehicles reimbursed under RCW 46.53.010.
(3) Funds in the account resulting from transfers from the general fund must be used to reimburse one hundred percent of eligible costs up to a limit of ten thousand dollars per vehicle for which cost reimbursements are requested.
(4) In each fiscal biennium, beginning in the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium, up to fifteen percent of the expenditures from the account may be used for administrative expenses of the department in implementing this chapter.
[ 2018 c 287 § 6.]
NOTES:
Findings—Implementation—Effective date—2018 c 287: See notes following RCW 46.55.400.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.220 - Department of licensing services account.

RCW 46.68.220
Department of licensing services account.
The department of licensing services account is created in the motor vehicle fund. All receipts from service fees received under RCW 46.17.025 must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for:
(1) Information and service delivery systems for the department;
(2) Reimbursement of county licensing activities; and
(3) County auditor or other agent and subagent support including, but not limited to, the replacement of department-owned equipment in the possession of county auditors or other agents and subagents appointed by the director. During the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the department of licensing services account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
[ 2011 c 367 § 719; 2010 c 161 § 807; 2009 c 470 § 712; 2009 c 8 § 503; 1992 c 216 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 367 §§ 703, 704, 716, and 719: See note following RCW 46.18.060.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—2009 c 470: See note following RCW 46.68.170.
Effective date—2009 c 8: See note following RCW 46.68.065.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.230 - Transfer of funds under government service agreement.

RCW 46.68.230
Transfer of funds under government service agreement.
Funds that are distributed to counties, cities, or towns pursuant to this chapter may be transferred by the recipient county, city, or town to another unit of local government pursuant to a government service agreement as provided in RCW 36.115.040 and 36.115.050.
[ 1994 c 266 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.240 - Highway infrastructure account.

RCW 46.68.240
Highway infrastructure account.
The highway infrastructure account is hereby created in the motor vehicle fund. Public and private entities may deposit moneys in the highway infrastructure account from federal, state, local, or private sources. Proceeds from bonds or other financial instruments sold to finance surface transportation projects from the highway infrastructure account shall be deposited into the account. Principal and interest payments made on loans from the highway infrastructure account shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account shall be available for purposes specified in RCW 82.44.195. Expenditures from the highway infrastructure account shall be subject to appropriation by the legislature. To the extent required by federal law or regulations promulgated by the United States secretary of transportation, the state treasurer is authorized to create separate subaccounts within the highway infrastructure account.
[ 1996 c 262 § 3.]
NOTES:
Transportation infrastructure account—Highway infrastructure account—Finding—Intent—Purpose—1996 c 262: See RCW 82.44.195.
Effective date—1996 c 262: See note following RCW 82.44.190.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.250 - Vehicle licensing fraud account.

RCW 46.68.250
Vehicle licensing fraud account.
The vehicle licensing fraud account is created in the state treasury. From penalties and fines imposed under RCW 46.16A.030, 47.68.255, and 88.02.400, an amount equal to the taxes and fees owed shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for vehicle license fraud enforcement and collections by the Washington state patrol and the department of revenue.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1129; 1996 c 184 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—1996 c 184: See note following RCW 46.16A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.260 - Impaired driving safety account.

RCW 46.68.260
Impaired driving safety account.
The impaired driving safety account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from fees collected under RCW 46.20.311 (1)(e)(ii), (2)(b)(ii), and (3)(b) shall be deposited according to RCW 46.68.041. Expenditures from this account may be used only to fund projects to reduce impaired driving and to provide funding to local governments for costs associated with enforcing laws relating to driving and boating while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.
[ 2004 c 95 § 16; 1998 c 212 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.280 - Transportation 2003 account (nickel account).

RCW 46.68.280
Transportation 2003 account (nickel account).
(1) The transportation 2003 account (nickel account) is hereby created in the motor vehicle fund. Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account must be used only for projects or improvements identified as transportation 2003 projects or improvements in the omnibus transportation budget and to pay the principal and interest on the bonds authorized for transportation 2003 projects or improvements. Upon completion of the projects or improvements identified as transportation 2003 projects or improvements, moneys deposited in this account must only be used to pay the principal and interest on the bonds authorized for transportation 2003 projects or improvements, and any funds in the account in excess of the amount necessary to make the principal and interest payments may be used for maintenance on the completed projects or improvements.
(2) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the transportation 2003 account (nickel account) to the connecting Washington account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the transportation 2003 account (nickel account).
(3) During the 2017-2019 and the 2019-2021 fiscal biennia, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the transportation 2003 account (nickel account) to the connecting Washington account, the Puget Sound capital construction account, and the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account.
(4) The "nickel account" means the transportation 2003 account.
[ 2019 c 416 § 706; 2017 c 313 § 708; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 43 § 603; 2003 c 361 § 601.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 416: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2017 c 313: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 43: See note following RCW 46.68.030.
Findings—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.38.030.
Effective dates—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.08.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.294 - Transportation partnership account—Legislative transfer.

RCW 46.68.294
Transportation partnership account—Legislative transfer.
During the 2007-2009 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the transportation partnership account to the transportation 2003 account (nickel account) such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the transportation partnership account.
[ 2009 c 8 § 505.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 8: See note following RCW 46.68.065.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.295 - Transportation partnership account—Transfers.

RCW 46.68.295
Transportation partnership account—Transfers.
(1) On July 1, 2006, and by each July 1st thereafter, the state treasurer shall transfer from the transportation partnership account created in RCW 46.68.290:
(a) One million dollars to the small city pavement and sidewalk account created in RCW 47.26.340;
(b) Two and one-half million dollars to the transportation improvement account created in RCW 47.26.084; and
(c) One and one-half million dollars to the county arterial preservation account created in RCW 46.68.090(2)(i).
(2) On July 1, 2006, the state treasurer shall transfer six million dollars from the transportation partnership account created in RCW 46.68.290 into the freight mobility investment account created in RCW 46.68.300 and by July 1, 2007, and by every July 1st thereafter, three million dollars shall be deposited into the freight mobility investment account.
[ 2006 c 337 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.300 - Freight mobility investment account (as amended by 2023 c 167).

RCW 46.68.300
Freight mobility investment account (as amended by 2023 c 167).
The freight mobility investment account is hereby created in the state treasury. Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account ((
may
))
shall
be used only for freight mobility projects that have been ((
approved
))
recommended
by the freight mobility strategic investment board in RCW 47.06A.020 and may include any principal and interest on bonds authorized for the projects or improvements. ((
During the 2019-2021 and 2021-2023 fiscal biennia, the expenditures from the account may also be used for the administrative expenses of the freight mobility strategic investment board.
))
[ 2023 c 167 § 8; 2021 c 333 § 711; 2019 c 416 § 714; 2013 c 104 § 3; 2005 c 314 § 105.]
The freight mobility investment account is hereby created in the state treasury. Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for freight mobility projects that have been approved by the freight mobility strategic investment board in RCW 47.06A.020 and may include any principal and interest on bonds authorized for the projects or improvements. During the ((
2019-2021 and
)) 2021-2023
and 2023-2025
fiscal biennia, the expenditures from the account may also be used for the administrative expenses of the freight mobility strategic investment board.
[ 2023 c 472 § 708; 2021 c 333 § 711; 2019 c 416 § 714; 2013 c 104 § 3; 2005 c 314 § 105.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: RCW 46.68.300 was amended twice during the 2023 legislative session, each without reference to the other. For rule of construction concerning sections amended more than once during the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.
Effective date—2023 c 472: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2021 c 333: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2019 c 416: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2005 c 314 §§ 101-107, 109, 303-309, and 401: See note following RCW 46.68.290.
Part headings not law—2005 c 314: See note following RCW 46.68.035.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.310 - Freight mobility multimodal account.

RCW 46.68.310
Freight mobility multimodal account.
The freight mobility multimodal account is created in the state treasury. Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account shall be used only for freight mobility projects that have been recommended by the freight mobility strategic investment board in RCW 47.06A.020 and may include any principal and interest on bonds authorized for the projects or improvements.
[ 2023 c 167 § 9; 2020 c 219 § 702; 2013 c 104 § 4; 2006 c 337 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 219: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 31, 2020]." [ 2020 c 219 § 802.]
Effective date—2006 c 337 § 7: "Section 7 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect March 24, 2006." [ 2006 c 337 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.320 - Regional mobility grant program account.

RCW 46.68.320
Regional mobility grant program account.
(1) The regional mobility grant program account is hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the grants provided under RCW 47.66.030.
(2) Beginning with September 2007, by the last day of September, December, March, and June of each year, the state treasurer shall transfer from the multimodal transportation account to the regional mobility grant program account five million dollars.
(3) Beginning with September 2015, by the last day of September, December, March, and June of each year, the state treasurer shall transfer from the multimodal transportation account to the regional mobility grant program account six million two hundred fifty thousand dollars.
(4) During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the regional mobility grant program account to the multimodal transportation account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the regional mobility grant program account.
[ 2010 c 247 § 702; 2006 c 337 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 247: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.325 - Rural mobility grant program account.

RCW 46.68.325
Rural mobility grant program account.
(1) The rural mobility grant program account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the grants provided under RCW 47.66.100.
(2) Beginning September 2011, by the last day of September, December, March, and June of each year, the state treasurer shall transfer from the multimodal transportation account to the rural mobility grant program account two million five hundred thousand dollars.
(3) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the rural mobility grant program account to the multimodal transportation account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the rural mobility grant program account.
(4) During the 2017-2019, 2019-2021, and 2021-2023 fiscal biennia, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the rural mobility grant program account to the multimodal transportation account.
[ 2021 c 333 § 708; 2019 c 416 § 708; 2017 c 313 § 710; 2015 1st sp.s. c 10 § 703; 2013 c 306 § 706; 2011 c 367 § 721; 2011 c 272 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 333: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2019 c 416: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2017 c 313: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2015 1st sp.s. c 10: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2013 c 306: See note following RCW 47.64.170.
Effective date—2011 c 367: See note following RCW 47.29.170.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.340 - Ignition interlock device revolving account.

RCW 46.68.340
Ignition interlock device revolving account.
The ignition interlock device revolving account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the fee assessed under RCW 46.20.385(6) must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used for administering and operating the ignition interlock device revolving account program, implementing effective strategies to reduce motor vehicle-related deaths and serious injuries, such as those found in the Washington state strategic highway safety plan: Target Zero, and during the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the legislature may appropriate moneys from the ignition interlock device revolving account for substance abuse programs for offenders.
[ 2023 c 470 § 1009. Prior: 2013 2nd sp.s. c 35 § 14; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 986; 2008 c 282 § 3.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.
Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.