BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5817: Vessel taxation & permitting

Concerning the taxation and permitting of vessels in Washington.

Summary

Provides an incentive for Washington resident pleasure boaters to moor, use, and purchase large recreational vessels in the state and for nonresident pleasure boaters to choose Washington as a location to moor and use large recreational vessels. Increases state revenues on sales and use tax, excise tax, and vessel registrations on large recreational vessels in the state. Expires August 1, 2018.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the taxation and permitting of vessels in Washington;

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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