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WA HB1506

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Walen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Credit unions organized under Washington state, other state, or federal laws are generally exempt from the state's business and occupation (B&O) tax on gross income

  • Beginning October 1, 2025, state-chartered credit unions that merge with or acquire a bank regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions lose their B&O tax exemption

  • Affected credit unions become subject to a B&O tax rate of 1.2% on their gross income

  • Amends RCW 82.04.405, which was last updated in 1998

Legislative Description

Imposing a business and occupation tax on state-chartered credit unions that merge with a commercial bank.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/22/2025

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