BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1894

HB 1894: High-technology research tax

Reinstating tax preferences for certain high-technology research and development.

Summary

Establishes a business and occupation tax credit for qualified research and development (R&D) expenditures, expiring January 1, 2027.
Establishes a state and local sales tax deferral program for high-technology R&D, pilot-scale manufacturing facilities, and purchases on certain machinery and equipment, expiring January 1, 2027.
Establishes performance metrics to measure success of the tax preferences.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1894), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to reinstating tax preferences for certain high-technology research and development;

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1894)
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1894)
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1894)
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1894)
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 14, 2017Referred to Finance. (SHB 1894)
Mar 14, 2017Referred to Finance.
Mar 9, 2017TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1894)
Mar 9, 2017TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 2, 2017First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (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 1894 (2019–20) Wildland fire advisory comm. · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1894 (2015–16) Protection of workers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1894 (2013–14) Shellfish aquaculture · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1894 (2011–12) Intermediate tenancies · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1894 (2009–10) Public highway transfers · Did not pass · died in committee