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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5997

SB 5997: Tax preferences

Eliminating or narrowing certain tax preferences to increase state revenue for essential public services. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Increasing revenues by revising tax preferences and enforcement processes. )

Summary

Converts the nonresident sales tax exemption to a remittance program.
Allows a county to set up a deferred finding program for persons who receive a citation for failing to register a vehicle, an aircraft, or a vessel.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5997), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 2019

IntroducedMar 29, 2019
Out of committeeApr 19, 2019
Passed SenateApr 25, 2019
Passed HouseApr 27, 2019
GovernorMay 21, 2019
LawMay 21, 2019

Prime sponsor: Christine Rolfes (D-23)
Introduced: March 29, 2019 in the Senate
Last action: May 21, 2019
Session law: Chapter 423, Laws of 2019
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: SB 5997, ESSB 5997

AN ACT Relating to eliminating or narrowing certain tax preferences to increase state revenue for essential public services;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Christine Rolfes (D-23)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 25, 2019

Version voted on: ESSB 5997

25 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	25	4	0	0
Republican	0	18	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (25)

Nay (22)

Excused (2)

Maureen Walsh R-16
Senator R-18

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 27, 2019

Version voted on: ESSB 5997

55 Yea 43 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	55	2	0	0
Republican	0	41	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (55)

Nay (43)

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History

May 21, 2019Effective date 7/1/2019. (ESSB 5997)
May 21, 2019Chapter 423, 2019 Laws. (ESSB 5997)
May 21, 2019Governor signed. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 30, 2019Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 28, 2019Speaker signed. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 28, 2019President signed. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 27, 2019Third reading, passed; yeas, 55; nays, 43; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 27, 2019Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 26, 2019Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 25, 2019Third reading, passed; yeas, 25; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 25, 2019Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 25, 2019Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 25, 20191st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 25, 20191st substitute bill substituted.
Apr 19, 2019Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 19, 2019Rules suspended. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 19, 2019Rules suspended.
Apr 19, 2019Placed on second reading.
Apr 18, 2019WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 18, 2019Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5997)
Apr 18, 2019Minority; do not pass.
Apr 18, 2019WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Mar 29, 2019First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5997 in other sessions

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

SB 5997 (2025–26) Self-insurers/claims · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5997 (2023–24) Plumbing hours reporting · Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2024
SB 5997 (2017–18) State auditor · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5997 (2015–16) Trans project delivery · Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session
SB 5997 (2013–14) Nonparent responsibilities · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5997 (2011–12) Olympic nat. resources ctr · Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2012
SB 5997 (2009–10) Data centers/rural counties · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5997 (2007–08) State employees · Did not pass · died in committee

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