BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 6201: Newspapers, websites/B&O tax

Concerning the business and occupation taxation of newspapers and local interest web sites.

Summary

The definition of a newspaper is amended to permanently include the Internet version of printed newspapers and newspaper supplements. The effect of this is to tax advertising revenue from the online versions of newspapers and newspaper supplements at the same rate as the traditional newspaper.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6201), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the business and occupation taxation of newspapers and local interest web sites;

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.

SB 6201 (2025–26) Social housing agencies/tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6201 (2023–24) Alcohol sale to minors/civil · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6201 (2019–20) Multiple-unit housing REET · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6201 (2017–18) Open ed. resources project · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6201 (2015–16) Supplemental capital budget · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6201 (2013–14) LEOFF life annuity benefit · Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2014
SB 6201 (2009–10) Sexual exploitation/children · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6201 (2007–08) Candidate filing · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor