Bill > HB2080

This bill aims to prohibit the Washington state legislature from creating tax policies that specifically target or unfairly burden a single individual, business, or entity, or a group of individuals affiliated with a particular business. The bill defines "business" broadly to include any business entity such as sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, or other legal entities. The legislature explicitly states that tax policy should not be used to punish or target specific parties, especially in cases where the taxation might be perceived as retaliation for political positions, speech, or other constitutionally protected activities. Specifically, the bill prohibits the assessment of any excise tax that either intends to or has the effect of applying only to a singular individual, business, or entity, or to a group of individuals connected to a specific business. This legislation appears to be a response to concerns about potential discriminatory taxation practices, with the "Tesla tax" mentioned in the title suggesting it may have been inspired by a specific prior tax situation involving a particular company or individual.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2080&Year=2025&Initiative=false