WA People
BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 2425: Telecommunctns & enrgy taxes

Modifying telecommunication and energy taxes.

Summary

  • Electrical, gas, and telecommunication services are taxed the same. Repealed Taxes Include: C State public utility taxes levied on light & power and gas distribution businesses; C Regular retail sales tax as it applies to telephone services; and C State and city brokered natural gas taxes.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2425), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brian Thomas (R-5)
Introduced
January 14, 1998 in the House
Last action
January 14, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brian Thomas (R-5)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Thompson R-44

Votes

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

History

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HB 2425 in other sessions

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