WA People
BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 2170: Community revitalization

Providing private business development tax deferrals for community revitalization.

Summary

  • Creates a tax deferral program for investment projects in a geographic area designated by a local government that is at least 150 acres, has at least 20 acres of publicly owned open space used for a public park and outdoor recreational activities, has at least 100 acres of land adjacent to it used for recreational golf, has existing standard gauge freight or passenger rail infrastructure, is less than 1 mile from a state and federal highway system and has water rights designed around a particular recreational subject or idea.
  • Provides a retail sales tax exemption for sales to an increment area amusement park development or the sale or charge for labor and services for installing, repairing, cleaning, altering or improving the machinery and equipment.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 28, 2003
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Richard DeBolt (R-20)
Introduced
February 28, 2003 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2004

AN ACT Relating to tax deferrals for community revitalization in distressed communities that stimulate business activity and help retain and create jobs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Richard DeBolt (R-20)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Gary Alexander R-20Brad Benson R-6

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Trade & Economic Development.

HB 2170 in other sessions

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