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WA HB1995
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brianna Thomas
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AI Summary
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Repeals 34 tax preferences across multiple tax codes, including exemptions for State Route 16 corridor operations, aluminum smelters, silicon smelters, semiconductor manufacturing, aircraft prototype parts, and various other industry-specific tax breaks
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Eliminates the preferential 0.484% B&O tax rate for nonprofit corporations and associations engaged in research and development, requiring them to pay standard rates
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Removes exemptions for natural gas delivered by means other than pipeline, alumina, and natural gas from hazardous substance taxes, as well as grandfathered petroleum product possessions from before July 1, 1989
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Eliminates leasehold excise tax exemptions for state adult correctional facilities used for correctional industries, and removes property tax exemptions for nonprofit student loan guarantee agencies
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Takes effect January 1, 2026, with certain provisions having delayed or contingent effective dates extending to January 1, 2034
Legislative Description
Concerning tax preferences.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026