BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2553: Hardwood processors levy

Adjusting assessments levied on hardwood processors.

Summary

Replaces the current hardwood processor assessment schedule with an assessment rate of 4 cents per ton produced.
Allows the assessment to be adjusted annually beginning July 1, 2019, to reflect the percentage change in the implicit price deflator for personal consumption expenditures.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2553), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to adjusting assessments levied on hardwood processors;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 19, 2018Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
Feb 6, 2018Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 2, 2018Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 31, 2018AGNR - Majority; do pass.
Jan 10, 2018First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (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.

HB 2553 (2025–26) Insurance mortgagee clauses · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2553 (2019–20) Water resource policy group · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2553 (2015–16) Firearms/state of emergency · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2553 (2013–14) Lowest-achieving schools · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2553 (2011–12) Publ. trans governing bodies · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2553 (2009–10) Unemployment benefits · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2553 (2007–08) Puget Sound hazardous wastes · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2553 (2005–06) Service contracts · Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2006