JOINT MEMORIAL · 2007–08 SESSION
SJM 8001: Taxation of timber harvests
Requesting that Congress amend federal tax law to provide for the more uniform taxation of timber harvests among all private forest ownership structures to encourage ownership structures that promote sustainable forestry and strengthen the ability of the forest products manufacturing sector to compete in a global market.
Summary
- The Joint Memorial requests that the federal government amend tax law to help sustain working forestlands in Washington state by strengthening the forest products manufacturing sectors' ability to compete internationally and by more uniformly taxing timber harvests for all private forest ownership structures.
From the Senate Bill Report (SJM 8001), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 12, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Filed
- Prime sponsor
- Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
- Introduced
- January 12, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
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