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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to imposing a new tax on ammunition; adding a new 2 section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 3 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an effective date. 4
AI Summary
This bill imposes an 11% sales and use tax on the sale or transfer of ammunition in Washington state, with the revenue to be used for programs aimed at preventing gun violence, including suicide prevention and domestic violence prevention. The bill provides exceptions for sales to state, local, or tribal government law enforcement agencies. The tax is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, and the legislature intends for the revenue generated during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to be appropriated to these prevention programs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
My-Linh Thai (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Davina Duerr (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Finance. (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2238&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2238 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69844 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2238.pdf |
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