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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1872

HB 1872: Public transprtatn performnc

Improving public transportation performance.

Summary

  • The MVET is acknowledged to be a state funding source provided to transit agencies; however, the excise tax remains a locally imposed tax. For a six-year period, the State Auditor is directed to conduct tri-annual performance audits of transit agencies imposing MVET, priority is given to audits of agencies in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to address costs per vehicle hour.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1872), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 19, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Karen Schmidt (R-23)
Introduced
February 12, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 15, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1872, ESHB 1872

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Schmidt (R-23)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Pat Scott D-38Maryann Mitchell R-30Shirley Hankins R-8

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 19, 1997
Version voted on: ESHB 1872
55 Yea 43 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat04200
Republican55100
How each member voted

Yea (55)

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History

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HB 1872 in other sessions

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