BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 1865: Public trans benefit areas

Concerning sales and use tax imposition by public transportation benefit areas.

Summary

Allows a public transportation benefit district with a population of 200,000 or more to impose a sales tax by a weighted majority vote based on population, so long as the entire population of the district is represented by elected officials serving on the board.
Allows the board to expand to up to 15 members if necessary to meet the representation requirement for weighted voting.

From the House Bill Analysis 2013 (HB 1865), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to sales and use tax imposition by public transportation benefit areas;

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.

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