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WA SB5791

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Drew Hansen

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax rate for service and other business activities from 1.75% to 1.8%, effective October 1, 2025

  • Raises the percentage of revenues from this tax category deposited into the workforce education investment account from 14.3% to 16.67%

  • Maintains the lower 1.5% tax rate for businesses with gross income under $1 million, those subject to certain surcharges, and hospitals

  • Amends RCW 82.04.290, which governs B&O tax rates for various business activities in Washington State

Legislative Description

Increasing state funding to expand access to higher education.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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