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WA HB1986
Bill
Status
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chipalo Street
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AI Summary
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Motor vehicles purchased solely for use in retail car rental fleets would be subject to retail sales tax, eliminating the current resale exemption for these purchases
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Amends RCW 82.08.020 to clarify that the standard 6.5% retail sales tax applies to rental fleet vehicle acquisitions despite the general exclusion for purchases intended for resale
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Supersedes and invalidates conflicting state regulations, specifically WAC 458-20-180(11)
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Effective date of October 1, 2025 for sales of motor vehicles intended for retail car rental use
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Sponsored by Representatives Street and Scott during the 2025 Regular Session of the 69th Legislature
Legislative Description
Concerning the application of taxes to sales of motor vehicles for use in retail car rentals.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026