WA People
BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5829: Gambling taxes

Concerning gambling taxes.

Summary

  • Local governments are authorized to impose a tax of up to 10 percent on the net proceeds generated by punchboards and pulltabs. Net proceeds are determined by subtracting from the gross receipts the cost of prizes paid out.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5829), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 8, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Michael Heavey (D-34)
Introduced
February 8, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Companion bill
HB 1826
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Michael Heavey (D-34)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Irv Newhouse R-15R. Lorraine Wojahn D-27Alex Deccio R-14

Votes

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

History

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SB 5829 in other sessions

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