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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 5402: Nonprofit camps/tax exemptns

Providing tax exemptions for nonprofit camps and conferences.

Summary

  • The sales of certain goods and services by nonprofit camps and conference centers are exempt from retail sales tax and B&O tax. The exemption is limited to sales of: (a) lodging, conference and meeting rooms, camping facilities, and parking; (b) food and meals; and (c) books, tapes, and other products available exclusively to participants at the camp or conference and not available to the general public.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5402), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateApr 11, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 18, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 15, 1997
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
January 24, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
May 15, 1997
Session law
Chapter 388, Laws of 1997
Companion bill
HB 1154

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Stephen Johnson R-47Betti Sheldon D-23Albert Bauer D-49Julia Patterson D-33Mary Margaret Haugen D-10

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

April 11, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5402
41 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20003
Republican21023
How each member voted

Absent (2)

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House · Final Passage

April 18, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5402
95 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40200
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5402 in other sessions

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