BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5383: Vessel taxation & permitting

Concerning the taxation and permitting of vessels in Washington.

Summary

Limits the state portion of the retail sales tax to a maximum of $19,500 on the sale of a vessel.
Establishes that the sales tax exemption on vessels for qualified nonresidents that purchase a use permit is not allowed on the first $19,500 of state sales tax.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5383), 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, 2018Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Economic Development & International Trade.
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 23, 2017First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development.

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

SB 5383 (2025–26) Salmon recovery projects/tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5383 (2023–24) Pedestrians/roadways · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5383 (2021–22) Public telecomm. services · Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2021
SB 5383 (2019–20) Tiny houses · Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 2019
SB 5383 (2015–16) Gifts to state officers, etc · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5383 (2013–14) Retiree return to work/PERS · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5383 (2011–12) Manuf/mobile home program · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5383 (2009–10) Wolf-hybrids · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House