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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
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, with the stated intent of funding essential state services. Specifically, it amends existing laws (RCW 82.08.986 and RCW 82.08.9861) to eliminate the tax exemption for "replacement server equipment" for data centers that qualify through refurbishment, and also removes this exemption for original server equipment installed in certain types of data centers. The bill also introduces new expiration dates for certain exemptions and clarifies definitions related to data centers and their equipment. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
April Berg (D)*,
Mia Gregerson (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Chipalo Street (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Finance. (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2708&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2708 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76223 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2708.pdf |
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