BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1592

HB 1592: Small water districts/tax ex

Providing tax exemptions for small water districts and systems.

Summary

  • The following water distribution businesses are exempt from public utility and B&O taxes through July 1, 2003: C water districts that: (1) serve fewer than 1,500 connections; and (2) charge water rates in excess of 125 percent of the average statewide rate.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1592), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 19, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 17, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 16, 1997
Prime sponsor
Roger Bush (R-2)
Introduced
January 31, 1997 in the House
Last action
May 16, 1997
Session law
Chapter 407, Laws of 1997
Companion bill
SB 5806
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1592, SHB 1592

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 19, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1592
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat38004
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Excused (5)

Senate · Final Passage

April 17, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1592
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21002
Republican26000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 22, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1592
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

History

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