BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 5820: Utility tax change approval
Requiring voter approval for utility tax changes.
Summary
- Requires voter approval for utility tax changes. Repeals RCW 35.21.871 and 35A.82.070.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 14, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Julia Patterson (D-33)
- Introduced
- February 14, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
- Companion bill
- HB 1884
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Julia Patterson (D-33)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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