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WA SB6150
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phil Fortunato
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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