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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6323

SB 6323: BPA ratepayer assistance/B&O

Extending the business and occupation tax exemption for amounts received as credits against contracts with or funds provided by the Bonneville power administration and used for low-income ratepayer assistance.

Summary

  • Reinstates the business and occupation tax exemption for energy conservation and demand-side management credits and funding from the Bonneville Power Administration, if the tax savings are used for low-income ratepayer assistance and weatherization.
  • Expires the new exemption on January 1, 2029.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6323), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2018
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Hobbs (D-44)
Introduced
January 12, 2018 in the Senate
Last action
February 1, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6323, SSB 6323

AN ACT Relating to extending the business and occupation tax exemption for amounts received as credits against contracts with or funds provided by the Bonneville power administration and used for low-income ratepayer assistance;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Hobbs (D-44)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Senator R-8

Votes

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

History

  1. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6323)
  2. Referred to Ways & Means.
  3. EENT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6323)
  4. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6323)
  5. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6323)
  6. Minority; do not pass.
  7. And refer to Ways & Means.
  8. EENT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  9. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Technology.

SB 6323 in other sessions

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