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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1346

HB 1346: Electricity use tax

Imposing use tax on electricity.

Summary

  • A new use tax is imposed on the privilege of consuming electricity in the state, with a rate equal to the state public utility tax on light and power businesses. Cities are authorized to impose a new tax for the privilege of consuming electricity in the city, with a rate equal to the city tax on electrical energy businesses.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1346), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brian Thomas (R-5)
Introduced
January 22, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 15, 1998
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5771
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1346, SHB 1346

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brian Thomas (R-5)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Larry Crouse R-4

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 14, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1346
91 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat37302
Republican54002
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Excused (4)

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History

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HB 1346 in other sessions

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