Engine Displacement Tax (SENATE BILL 6900)
The State of Washington is using the Great Climate Change Hoax to justify getting around the vehicle tax limitations voted into law by the citizens (known in Olympia as "revenue generators"). Here is the table showing the proposed tax scale, which will run from 1/1/2009 until new(er) rules take effect on 1/1/2012:
Engine Size (liters) Rate Schedule
Up to 1.9 $0
2.0 - 2.9 $70
3.0 - 3.9 $225
4.0 - 4.9 $275
5.0 - 5.9 $325
6.0 - 7.9 $400
8.0 or over $600
On January 1, 2012 the tax will be base on CO2 emissions according to this table:
CO2 Emissions (grams/mile) Rate Schedule
Up to 161 $0
162 - 193 $70
194 - 241 $225
242 - 266 $275
267 - 298 $325
299 - 362 $400
Over 362 $600
Of course, the State will not actually measure how much C02 comes out of your tailpipe (or your car...) but will rely on whatever source will generate the most revenues:
For the purpose of administering this section, the department shall rely on the grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) emission per mile as provided by vehicle manufacturers, or other sources defined by the department, to determine the grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) emission per mile of each vehicle.
Emphasis mine. For those who think this really is a climate issue, think again. The Ruling Class in Olympia has had it's collective knickers in a wad ever since the Revenue Generators began objecting to the tax gouging taking place in this state. And the masses have been not just objecting but doing annoying things about it, like voting for repeals. Of course Those Who Know What's Best For Us will seek any excuse to ratchet up taxes and in this case Glow Ball Wormening suits their purposes nicely.
Complain to your "Representative" here.