BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 6159: Dispute resolution/B&O tax

Concerning a business and occupation tax deduction for amounts received with respect to dispute resolution services.

Summary

Provides a business and occupation (B&O) tax deduction for Dispute Resolution Centers (DRC) for amounts received as contributions from federal, state, or local governments or nonprofit organizations.
Provides a B&O tax deduction to nonprofit organizations for amounts received from federal, state, or local governments for distribution to a DRC.

From the House Bill Report (SB 6159), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 2012

AN ACT Relating to a business and occupation tax deduction for amounts received with respect to dispute resolution services;

Passed March 7, 2012

Version voted on: SB 6159

48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	26	1	0	0
Republican	22	0	0	0

How each member voted

Passed March 8, 2012

Version voted on: SB 6159

96 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	55	1	0	0
Republican	41	1	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 30, 2012Effective date 6/7/2012.
Mar 30, 2012Chapter 249, 2012 Laws PV.
Mar 30, 2012Governor partially vetoed.
Mar 8, 2012Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Mar 8, 2012Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Mar 8, 2012Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Mar 8, 2012President signed.
Mar 8, 2012Delivered to Governor.
Mar 8, 2012Speaker signed.
Mar 7, 2012Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Mar 7, 2012Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Mar 5, 2012Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 27, 2012Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 27, 2012Minority; do not pass.
Feb 27, 2012WM - Majority; do pass.
Feb 27, 2012Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 12, 2012First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

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

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