BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5961: Local government funding

Providing local government funding of tourism promotion, workforce housing, art and heritage programs, and community development.

Summary

A new local fund in King County is created named the MLK Workforce Housing, Arts and Preservation, Convention and Trade Center, and Community Development Fund (Fund). The 0.5 percent food and beverage tax and the 2 percent car rental tax are extended until 2015.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5961), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to providing local government funding of tourism promotion, workforce housing, art and heritage programs, and community development;

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

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 9, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Nov 28, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 22, 2011First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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

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SB 5961 (2021–22) Biochar · Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2022
SB 5961 (2019–20) WA tax structure · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5961 (2017–18) B&O tax/net receipts · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5961 (2015–16) Construction defect actions · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5961 (2013–14) Regional transit authorities · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5961 (2009–10) Newspaper industry B & O tax · Did not pass · died in committee