Bill > HB1126

This bill standardizes and updates notification provisions for local tax rate changes and shared taxes administered by the Washington state Department of Revenue. Specifically, the bill modifies three existing statutes (RCW 82.14.055, 82.14.390, and 82.14.485) to clarify and streamline how local jurisdictions must notify the department about tax changes. Key changes include requiring written notifications with specific details, such as for annexations requiring a legal description, map, and parcel numbers. The bill reduces notification waiting periods for local sales and use tax changes from 75 to 75 days (for most changes) and from 30 to 30 days (for tax credits), and ensures that tax rate changes can only occur on specific dates (first day of January, April, or July for most changes, or first day of a month for tax credits). The bill also makes minor technical updates like converting written-out numbers to numeric form and removing outdated fiscal biennium language. These modifications aim to create more consistent and clear processes for local tax administration across Washington state, ensuring that the Department of Revenue receives timely and comprehensive information about local tax changes.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1126&Year=2025&Initiative=false