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WA SB6231

WA SB6231
Revised for engrossed: Removing a tax exemption for the replacement of equipment for data centers.

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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
02/28/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to removing a tax exemption for the replacement 2 of equipment for data centers; amending RCW 82.08.986 and 82.08.9861; 3 creating a new section; and providing an effective date. 4

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase state revenue by removing a tax exemption previously available for the replacement of equipment in data centers. Specifically, it amends existing laws (RCW 82.08.986 and 82.08.9861) to eliminate the tax exemption for replacement server equipment purchased for data centers that qualify through refurbishment, with this specific exemption expiring on July 1, 2026. The bill also makes other adjustments to the definitions and conditions related to data center tax exemptions, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026. The legislature's intent is to review and update tax policies to reflect the modern economy and ensure adequate funding for essential services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Finance at 9:00 AM (on 03/07/2026)
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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6231&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Fiscal Note - 6231 ESSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77417
Engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6231-S.E%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf
Engrossed substitute House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6231-S.E%20HBA%20FIN%2026.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6231-S.E.pdf
Schoesler 6231-S AMS SCHO S5743.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/6231-S%20AMS%20SCHO%20S5743.1.pdf
Schoesler 6231-S AMS SCHO S5549.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/6231-S%20AMS%20SCHO%20S5549.1.pdf
Schoesler 6231 AMS SCHO S5742.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/6231%20AMS%20SCHO%20S5742.1.pdf
Shewmake 6231-S AMS SHEW S5741.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/6231-S%20AMS%20SHEW%20S5741.1.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6231 SSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77274
Fiscal Note - 6231 SSB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77240
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6231-S.pdf
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6231%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2026.pdf
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6231%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6231 SB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75987
Senate bill report (orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6231%20SBA%20WM%2026.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6231.pdf
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