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WA HB1373
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ed Orcutt
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AI Summary
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Rural counties may impose a 0.01% local sales and use tax to fund senior citizens programs established under RCW 36.39.060
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The local tax is fully deducted from state sales tax obligations, meaning no net tax increase for consumers—revenue shifts from state to county
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The state Department of Revenue must collect the tax on behalf of counties at no cost to the county
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"Rural county" is defined as having population density under 100 persons per square mile or total area smaller than 225 square miles
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Takes effect July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation
Legislative Description
Imposing a local sales tax wholly credited against the state sales tax to support programs for senior citizens.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026