Bill > SB6244

This bill extends an existing exemption from Washington state's hazardous substance tax for certain agricultural crop protection products, which are chemicals used to protect crops from pests and diseases. Specifically, the exemption applies to these products if they are only temporarily stored (warehoused) in Washington and are not otherwise used, manufactured, packaged for sale, or sold within the state. This extension, which pushes the expiration date from 2028 to 2038, aims to encourage businesses to store these products in Washington, recognizing the state's role as a transportation hub for the agricultural industry in the Pacific Northwest, and to prevent the loss of jobs and tax revenue that occurs when such activities are moved out of state. The bill also clarifies that "manufacturing" includes mixing these products and "packaging for sale" includes transferring them between containers.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6244&Year=2025&Initiative=false