Bill > HB2650

This bill modifies rules regarding notifications and effective dates for certain excise taxes administered by the Department of Revenue. It clarifies that only authorized city officials can approve or deny applications for conditional certificates of program approval for investment projects within 90 days, and that applicants must provide the department with a copy of the city's determination regarding their project's eligibility for tax deferral. The bill also establishes new requirements for when local real estate excise tax changes and lodging tax changes can take effect, generally requiring at least 60 or 75 days' notice to the department, respectively, and specifying that these changes can only become effective on certain calendar days of the year, with specific exceptions for lodging taxes credited against state sales tax. Additionally, it defines "tax change" to include revisions to local real estate excise taxes and "lodging tax change" to encompass taxes or charges on lodging, including those resulting from annexations, and mandates that relevant authorities provide written notification and supporting documentation to the department and county treasurer for these changes.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2650&Year=2025&Initiative=false