WA SB6228

Repeals RCW 82.04.272, which provided a preferential business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for warehousing and reselling prescription drugs

Moves prescription drug wholesalers to the standard 0.5% B&O tax rate under RCW 82.04.280, rather than a lower preferential rate

Affects wholesalers and retailers registered with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and licensed by the pharmacy quality assurance commission who buy and resell prescription drugs

Revenue generated will go to the state's general fund to maintain essential state services

Takes effect January 1, 2027