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WA HB2101

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremie Dufault

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts in-person live presentations (lectures, seminars, workshops, courses) delivered to in-person participants from retail sales and use tax

  • Virtual live presentations conducted via internet or telecommunications remain subject to sales tax when they allow real-time interaction between presenter and audience

  • Amends RCW 82.04.050, which defines "sale at retail" and "retail sale" for Washington state tax purposes

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage rather than following the standard 90-day waiting period

  • Sponsored by Representative Dufault and prefiled December 4, 2025 for the 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Exempting live presentations from retail sales and use tax.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Finance.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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