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WA HB2502
WA HB2502Improving local government funding by removing certain sales and use tax exemptions.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to improving local government funding by removing 2 certain sales and use tax exemptions; amending RCW 82.04.050, 3 82.08.0205, 82.12.0205, 82.08.0315, 82.12.0315, 82.08.806, 82.08.806, 4 82.12.806, 82.08.807, 82.12.807, 82.08.832, 82.12.832, 82.08.900, 5 82.12.900, 82.08.962, 82.12.962, 82.08.986, 82.12.986, 82.08.975, and 6 82.12.975; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and 7 providing an expiration date. 8
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase funding for local governments by eliminating or modifying certain sales and use tax exemptions. Specifically, it proposes to remove exemptions for local sales taxes on items like waste vegetable oil used for biodiesel, production equipment for motion pictures, computer equipment for printers and publishers, biogas processing equipment, renewable energy generation equipment, computer data center equipment, and aerospace product development. The bill also modifies the definition of "sale at retail" to include more services and goods, and it clarifies that these changes apply to local sales and use taxes, not just state taxes. The legislature intends to review the impact of these changes on local government finances within three years of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Finance. (on 01/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2502&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2502.pdf |
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