BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
HB 2690: Public news organizatn/tax
Providing open government through unedited televised coverage of state government proceedings.
Summary
- A person may claim a tax credit against B&O or public utility taxes for monetary donations made to support a nonprofit organization that provides unedited televised coverage of legislative proceedings or other governmental meetings of statewide significance. Credits are allowed only for monetary donations such as cash, checks, or their equivalent.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2690), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 19, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- John Pennington (R-18)
- Introduced
- January 19, 1998 in the House
- Last action
- January 19, 1998
- Requested by
- Governor
- Companion bill
- SB 6513
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: John Pennington (R-18)
16 co-sponsors (15 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 2690 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2690 (2025–26) Electricity/low-income
- HB 2690 (2019–20) Integrated student supports
- HB 2690 (2017–18) Port district contracting
- HB 2690 (2015–16) Academic support pilot
- HB 2690 (2013–14) Unemployment benefits
- HB 2690 (2011–12) Claims against hospitals
- HB 2690 (2009–10) Voluntary intoxication
- HB 2690 (2007–08) Mental health first aid