WA SB6692 | 2019-2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 24 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-24 - First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Pending: Senate Ways & Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 24 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-24 - First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Pending: Senate Ways & Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Granting additional and progressive tax authority for counties with populations exceeding two million and cities therein to impose an excise tax on businesses that addresses the affordable housing crisis and reduces homelessness through evidence-based practices that will save lives and improve public safety, while also ensuring certainty and predictability for businesses.
Title
Granting additional and progressive tax authority for counties with populations exceeding two million and cities therein to impose an excise tax on businesses that addresses the affordable housing crisis and reduces homelessness through evidence-based practices that will save lives and improve public safety, while also ensuring certainty and predictability for businesses.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-24 | Senate | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2948 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-02 - Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
Washington State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6692&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| Text | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6692.pdf |
