Washington HB2194 allows counties and cities to impose a sales and use tax for cultural access programs.

Washington HB2194 amends existing law to allow counties and cities to impose a sales and use tax of up to one-tenth of one percent for cultural access programs. The tax can be imposed by ordinance, subject to voter approval in a special or general election. The tax applies to taxable events under state law and can be reimposed for additional periods of up to seven years. The tax revenue must be used for the purposes set forth in RCW 36.160.110. The state will collect the tax on behalf of the county or city at no cost.

Washington HB2194 allows counties and cities to impose a sales and use tax for cultural access programs.

Washington HB2194 amends existing law to allow counties and cities to impose a sales and use tax of up to one-tenth of one percent for cultural access programs. The tax can be imposed by ordinance, subject to voter approval in a special or general election. The tax applies to taxable events under state law and can be reimposed for additional periods of up to seven years. The tax revenue must be used for the purposes set forth in RCW 36.160.110. The state will collect the tax on behalf of the county or city at no cost.