BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 5581: Gambling gross receipts

Defining gross receipts for the purpose of chapter 9.46 RCW.

Summary

  • The practice of taxing punch boards and pull-tabs by local governments is modified. Local governments may impose a tax of up to 5 percent on gross receipts less the amount awarded as prizes and the cost of the games.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5581), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ray Schow (R-30)
Introduced
January 31, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 1998
Companion bill
HB 1739
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ray Schow (R-30)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

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SB 5581 in other sessions

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