BILL · 2003–04 SESSION
SB 5438: New jobs tax exemptions
Providing sales and use tax exemptions on construction of new manufacturing facilities that increase employment of Washington citizens.
Summary
- Sales and use taxes do not apply to the sale and use of goods used in construction of, machinery and equipment that become a part of , or services and labor performed in respect to a qualified building. A qualified building is either a new structure or an expanded or renovated existing structure that is used for manufacturing and research and development activities.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 24, 2003
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Don Benton (R-17)
- Introduced
- January 24, 2003 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 2004
AN ACT Relating to sales and use tax exemptions for new employment positions;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)
6 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Economic Development.
SB 5438 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5438 (2021–22) Unemployment/immigration
- SB 5438 (2019–20) Ag & seasonal workforce srv
- SB 5438 (2017–18) Impact statements/two years
- SB 5438 (2015–16) Bicycle, moped/stop, proceed
- SB 5438 (2013–14) Conservation by utility
- SB 5438 (2011–12) Dept of fish & wildlife land