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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to exempting schools and school districts from 2 retail sales and use tax; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; 3 adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; and creating a new 4 section. 5
AI Summary
This bill exempts schools and school districts from paying retail sales and use tax on their purchases. Retail sales tax is a tax on goods and services sold to consumers, while use tax is a tax on items purchased out-of-state for use within the state. The bill defines "school" broadly to include any public or private educational institution or program that provides instruction to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, regardless of how the program is structured or labeled. This exemption is intended to reduce the financial burden on educational institutions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Matt Marshall (R)*,
Andrew Barkis (R),
Travis Couture (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Stephanie McClintock (R),
Skyler Rude (R),
Suzanne Schmidt (R),
Clyde Shavers (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Finance. (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2290&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2290 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76614 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2290.pdf |
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