SB5949

Concerning taxes imposed on insurers operating within the state.

Introduced·1/12/26

Washington SB5949 amends tax laws to clarify and consolidate exemptions for insurers.

Washington SB5949 amends the state's business and occupation tax laws to clarify and consolidate exemptions for insurers. The bill aims to prevent unintended tax loopholes that negatively impact the state budget. It applies retroactively to October 2, 2019, to ensure equal treatment for businesses that followed and did not follow prior guidance. The act repeals certain sections and introduces new language to streamline the tax exemption for insurers.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Ways & Means: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass

14 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 19

4:00 PM

Senate Committee on Ways & Means Executive Session

Jan 19

4:00 PM

Senate Committee on Ways & Means Public Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Senate Rules "X" file.

Mar 3

Senate

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Feb 23

Senate

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.