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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESB 5873

SB 5873: Computer data ctr equipment

Concerning the sales and use tax exemption for qualifying businesses of eligible server equipment. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Amending the sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used in computer data centers. )

Summary

  • Extends the timeline to qualify and claim the data center sales and use tax exemption.
  • Removes the requirement that a lessee of data center space must lease at least 20,000 square feet to qualify for the exemption.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 5873), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedMar 11, 2011
  2. Out of committeeMay 11, 2011
  3. Passed SenateMay 12, 2011
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Margarita Prentice (D-11)
Introduced
March 11, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 2015
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to amending the sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used in computer data centers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Margarita Prentice (D-11)

14 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Linda Evans Parlette R-12Mike Hewitt R-16Ed Murray D-43Nick Harper D-38Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Maralyn Chase D-32Joseph Zarelli R-18Steve Hobbs D-44Curtis King R-14Joe Fain R-47Senator R-15Rodney Tom D-48Derek Kilmer D-26Rosemary McAuliffe D-1

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed May 12, 2011
Version voted on: 2ESB 5873
41 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22104
Republican19003
How each member voted

Nay (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2012
Version voted on: 2ESB 5873
48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26100
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Nay (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESB 5873)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESB 5873)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESB 5873)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESB 5873)
  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESB 5873)
  6. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESB 5873)
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESB 5873)
  8. Moved to Rules White Sheet. (2ESB 5873)
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESB 5873)
  10. Senate Rules "X" file. (2ESB 5873)
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESB 5873)
  12. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2ESB 5873)
  13. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESB 5873)
  14. Placed on second reading. (2ESB 5873)
  15. WAYS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2ESB 5873)
  16. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (2ESB 5873)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 7. (2ESB 5873)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESB 5873)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESB 5873)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESB 5873)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESB 5873)
  22. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESB 5873)
  23. Minority; do not pass. (2ESB 5873)
  24. WM - Majority; do pass. (2ESB 5873)
  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESB 5873)
  26. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (2ESB 5873)

SB 5873 in other sessions

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