BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1342

HB 1342: Motor vehicle fuel/local tax

Authorizing cities to impose an excise tax on the sale or distribution of motor vehicle fuel and special fuel.

Summary

  • "Border area cities" are authorized to enact, with voter approval, a tax of up to one cent per gallon on motor vehicle fuel and special fuel. "Border area cities" are cities whose close proximity to an international crossing results in extraordinary traffic levels and impacts. Cities so specified include Sumas, Blaine, Lynden, Nooksack and Everson.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1342), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 15, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 15, 1991
Prime sponsor
Peter Kremen (D-42)
Introduced
January 25, 1991 in the House
Last action
May 15, 1991
Session law
Chapter 173, Laws of 1991
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1342, SHB 1342

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 15, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1342
62 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57100
Republican53500
How each member voted

Yea (62)

Senate · Final Passage

April 10, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1342
36 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 8 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat16404
Republican20104
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 20, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1342
62 Yea 34 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56101
Republican63301
How each member voted

Yea (62)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 1342 in other sessions

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