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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 6805

SB 6805: Zoos, aquariums, parks/funds

Apportioning a sales and use tax for zoos, aquariums, wildlife preserves, and regional parks. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Apportioning a sales and use tax for zoos, aquariums, wildlife preserves, and parks.)

Summary

  • The authorization for use of the sales tax is changed from a county with a population of more than 500,000 and less than 1,000,000 to a county with a population of more than 500,000 and less than 1,500,000 (still only affects the City of Tacoma, the Metropolitan Park District, and Pierce County). Moneys received from the sales tax may also be used for costs related to parks located within the county.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6805), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2000
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2000
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Calvin Goings (D-25)
Introduced
January 31, 2000 in the Senate
Last action
March 9, 2000
Companion bill
EHB 3105
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Calvin Goings (D-25)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Shirley Winsley R-28Tracey Eide D-30Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Rosa Franklin D-29

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 14, 2000
Version voted on: ESB 6805
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican21001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 6805 in other sessions

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