BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2166: Telecom internet tax exem

Extending the federal internet tax freedom act to Washington state by preserving the current treatment.

Summary

Establishes a permanent sales and use tax exemption for specified telecommunications services.
Defines the terms "internet access," "internet access service," and "network telephone service."
Provides a legislative intent section.

From the House Bill Analysis 2015 (HB 2166), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to extending the federal internet tax freedom act to Washington state by preserving the current treatment;

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

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 11, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 28, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 20, 2015First reading, referred to Finance (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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