BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5431: Agricultural commodities

Creating a public utility tax deduction for the transportation of agricultural commodities.

Summary

A PUT deduction is provided for amounts derived from transporting agricultural commodities from points of origin in Washington to interim storage facilities in the state. The commodities must be destined for shipment, without intervening transportation, to an export elevator, wharf, dock, or ship for shipment by vessel to other states or foreign destinations.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5431), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to a state public utility tax deduction for certain transportation activities with respect to agricultural commodities;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file.
Mar 5, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 5, 2007WM - Majority; do pass.
Jan 30, 2007ARED - Majority; do pass.
Jan 30, 2007On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 19, 2007First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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