BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 6097: Forest land compensating tax

Encouraging economic development by exempting certain counties from the forest land compensating tax.

Summary

The exception for payment of compensating tax for counties with a population greater than 600,000 is modified to include counties with a population of at least 245,000 bordering Puget Sound [Kitsap and Thurston Counties].

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6097), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to encouraging economic development by exempting certain counties from the forest land compensating tax;

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 11, 2012First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

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

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SB 6097 (2019–20) Health carrier surplus level · Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2020
SB 6097 (2017–18) Outdoor recreation task forc · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6097 (2015–16) Future teachers c. scholrshp · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6097 (2013–14) Campaign contributions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6097 (2009–10) Ag commodity commissions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6097 (2007–08) Use tax exemption · Did not pass · died in committee