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HB 1347 - 2011-12
Concerning sales and use tax exemptions for certain property and services used in manufacturing, research and development, or testing operations, not including changes to RCW 82.08.02565 and 82.12.02565 that reduce state revenue.
Sponsors: Hunter, Orcutt
By Request: Department of Revenue
Companion Bill: SB 5544
Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 19
First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (View Original Bill)
Jan 25
Public hearing in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 22
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 23
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 24
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 25
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
WAYS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 3
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 5
1st substitute bill not substituted. (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 8
First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Mar 10
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 14
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 15
WM - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 16
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 18
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 23
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 1
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 4
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 5
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 11
Governor signed.
Chapter 23, 2011 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 4/11/2011.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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