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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1612

HB 1612: Festival lodging/special tax

Permitting special excise taxes on lodgings to be used for festival purposes.

Summary

  • The use of the hotel/motel tax is expanded to include civic festivals, provided the event is community-wide, not held more than once a year, is suitable for a broad segment of the community, and is sponsored by a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. The local government is required to hold a public hearing on the event prior to the use of the tax proceeds.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1612), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Eugene Goldsmith (R-42)
Introduced
February 1, 1995 in the House
Last action
January 8, 1996
Companion bill
SB 5673
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1612, SHB 1612

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eugene Goldsmith (R-42)

7 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Peter Kremen D-42Cheryl Hymes R-40Dave Quall D-40Pat Scott D-38Jeralita "Jeri" Costa D-38Renee Radcliff R-21Sandra Romero D-22

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 1612 in other sessions

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