WA People
BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2008: Marijuana tax reform

Concerning comprehensive marijuana tax reform to ensure a well regulated and taxed marijuana market in Washington.

Summary

  • Addresses marijuana tax reform. Requires a buyer rather than a retailer to pay the marijuana excise tax on a retail sale of marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana, and marijuana-infused products. Increases marijuana excise taxes.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-36)
Introduced
February 6, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016

AN ACT Relating to comprehensive marijuana tax reform to ensure a well regulated and taxed marijuana market in Washington;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-36)

8 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Christopher Hurst D-31Sharon Wylie D-49Cary Condotta R-12Eileen Cody D-34Steve Tharinger D-24Ross Hunter D-48Ruth Kagi D-32Chris Reykdal D-22

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Finance (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2008 in other sessions

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