BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2728: Local government revenue

Increasing flexibility and diversity of local government revenue.

Summary

Increases from $20 to $40 the non-voter approved portion of the annual vehicle license imposed by transportation benefit districts.
Eliminates the voter-approval requirement for the local public safety sales and use tax.
Authorizes counties to impose up to a 6 percent utility tax.
Increases the property tax revenue limit for local jurisdictions.
Clarifies the types of costs that a local administrative fee may cover related to the administration of the State Environmental Policy Act.
Authorizes cities to accept credit cards, debit cards, and other types of electronic payment.

From the House Bill Analysis 2012 (HB 2728), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to increasing flexibility and diversity of local government revenue;

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

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

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HB 2728 (2019–20) Funding model/telehealth · Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2020
HB 2728 (2017–18) GMA board impartiality · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2728 (2015–16) Reading coaches grants · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2728 (2013–14) Impaired driving · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2728 (2009–10) Criminal act, definition · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2728 (2007–08) Misdemeanor sex offenders · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2728 (2005–06) Employer provided hlth care · Did not pass · died in committee