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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5501: Hazard. substance possession

Concerning imposing a surtax on the possession of hazardous substances.

Summary

  • Imposes a surtax of 0.14 percent on the Hazardous Substance Tax (HST) beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.
  • Imposes a surtax of 0.03 percent on the HST beginning July 1, 2019.
  • Suspends the surtax when the HST collections reach $160 million.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5501), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-36)
Introduced
January 26, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1663
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to imposing a surtax on the possession of hazardous substances;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-36)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Christine Rolfes D-23Senator D-46Marko Liias D-21Maralyn Chase D-32Senator D-22

Votes

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

History

  1. Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Energy, Environment & Technology.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

SB 5501 in other sessions

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