Authorizes metropolitan and park and recreation districts to impose a sales and use tax with voter approval.
The bill allows metropolitan park districts and park and recreation districts in Washington to impose a sales and use tax with voter approval. The tax can be used for acquiring, constructing, improving, and maintaining parks, trails, athletic fields, and recreation facilities. The tax rate cannot exceed 0.2 percent of the selling price or value of the article used. The tax can be imposed for up to 10 years, with the option to extend for additional 10-year periods with subsequent voter approval.
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