Exempts sales and use tax for inputs needed for salmon recovery projects in Washington.

The bill exempts sales and use tax for labor, services, building materials, equipment, and tangible personal property used in qualified salmon recovery projects. These projects aim to increase salmon and steelhead stocks through habitat construction, restoration, hatchery facilities, and fish barrier removal. To qualify, a project must receive state funding and be operationally complete. Sponsors must apply for an exemption certificate and provide it to sellers to claim the exemption. The exemption does not apply to property or services received before August 1, 2025.

Exempts sales and use tax for inputs needed for salmon recovery projects in Washington.

The bill exempts sales and use tax for labor, services, building materials, equipment, and tangible personal property used in qualified salmon recovery projects. These projects aim to increase salmon and steelhead stocks through habitat construction, restoration, hatchery facilities, and fish barrier removal. To qualify, a project must receive state funding and be operationally complete. Sponsors must apply for an exemption certificate and provide it to sellers to claim the exemption. The exemption does not apply to property or services received before August 1, 2025.