BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1496: Vessel taxation & permitting

Concerning the taxation and permitting of vessels in Washington.

Summary

Removes a disincentive for: (1) State residents to purchase, moor, and use large pleasure vessels in the state's waters; and (2) Nonresidents to moor and use large pleasure vessels in the state. Increases state revenues on sales and use taxes, excise taxes, and vessel registrations on large recreational vessels in the state.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1496), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

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.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 20, 2017First 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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HB 1496 (2021–22) High valued assets tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1496 (2019–20) Climate science education · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1496 (2015–16) Vocational rehabilitation · Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2015
HB 1496 (2013–14) Tribes/hunting enforcement · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1496 (2011–12) Residential sharps waste · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1496 (2009–10) Interoperability exec comm · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate