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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1401

HB 1401: Taxpayers' rights/responsblt

Enacting the Washington taxpayers' rights and responsibilities act.

Summary

  • Taxpayers have a right to be treated fairly and equitably, including: 1) The right to a written statement explaining the basis for tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties; 2) The right to rely on written advice from the department and written tax reporting instructions; 3) The right to prompt relief when laws or rules are held unconstitutional; and 4) The right to confidentiality regarding financial and business…

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1401), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 18, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 10, 1991
Prime sponsor
Arthur Wang (D-27)
Introduced
January 28, 1991 in the House
Last action
May 10, 1991
Session law
Chapter 142, Laws of 1991
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1401, SHB 1401

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Arthur Wang (D-27)

38 co-sponsors (21 Democrats, 17 Republicans)

John Wynne R-39Clyde Ballard R-12Duane Sommers R-6Shirley Winsley R-28David Cooper D-18Christopher Vance R-31Todd Mielke R-5Steve Van Luven R-48John Moyer R-6C Louise Miller R-45Bill Brumsickle R-20Rose Bowman R-20Jim Horn R-41George Paris R-44Fred May R-41John Betrozoff R-45Jay Inslee D-14Ron Meyers D-26R Wesley Pruitt D-26Paul Zellinsky D-23Lane Bray D-8Rosa Franklin D-29Val Ogden D-49Lawrence Phillips D-36Georgette Valle D-34Holly Myers D-17Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Karen Fraser D-22Arthur Sprenkle D-39Michael Heavey D-34Pat Scott D-38Randy Tate R-25Dennis Dellwo D-3Jean Silver R-5Ken Jacobsen D-46Lorraine Hine D-33Joanne Brekke D-32Wilson Peery D-17

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1401
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 18, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1401
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican24001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

April 28, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1401
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 28, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1401
46 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23100
Republican23101
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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History

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HB 1401 in other sessions

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