BILL · 2013–14 SESSION
HB 2529: Firearms, ammo/sales tx exem
Concerning a sales tax exemption for firearms and firearm ammunition to encourage the purchase within the borders of Washington state.
Summary
- Establishes the Washington state gun and ammunition sales tax exemption act. Provides a sales and use tax exemption for firearms and firearm ammunition. Expires July 1, 2024.
From the Bill Digest (HB 2529), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 20, 2014
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jason Overstreet (R-42)
- Introduced
- January 20, 2014 in the House
- Last action
- January 20, 2014
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to a sales tax exemption for firearms and firearm ammunition to encourage the purchase within the borders of Washington state;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jason Overstreet (R-42)
4 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Finance (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
HB 2529 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2529 (2025–26) DCYF accountability board
- HB 2529 (2019–20) Odd-numbered year elections
- HB 2529 (2017–18) Election admin. costs
- HB 2529 (2015–16) Recreational pass penalties
- HB 2529 (2011–12) Tax expenditure reform
- HB 2529 (2009–10) Contractors/contamination
- HB 2529 (2007–08) South Park bridge
- HB 2529 (2005–06) Nontraditional address/voter