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WA SB6150

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Fortunato

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts businesses within the impact area from state business and occupation (B&O) tax on all amounts received beginning July 1, 2026, during the bridge closure period

  • Exempts all property within the impact area from property taxes beginning with taxes due in calendar year 2026, with retroactive application allowing refunds for 2026 taxes already paid

  • Defines "impact area" as any area within three miles east or west of State Route 165 and south of the junction of SR 162 and SR 165

  • Both tax exemptions automatically expire on the first day of the calendar year after a replacement or new bridge spanning the Carbon River opens along SR 165

  • Standard tax preference performance statement requirements (RCW 82.32.805 and 82.32.808) do not apply to these exemptions

Legislative Description

Providing tax relief for businesses and properties impacted by the Fairfax bridge closure.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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