Notice of Introduction for Senate Bill 5965 - 10 Year Analysis Complete
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SB 5965, titled AN ACT Relating to reducing environmental impacts associated with bags provided to customers at retail establishments, has been introduced in the Senate. The Office of Financial Management has identified this bill as requiring
a ten-year projection of increased cost to the taxpayers or affected fee payers.
Ten-year projection:
|
Fiscal |
Retail sales tax |
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2026 |
$0 |
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2027 |
$0 |
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|
2028 |
$3,155,000 |
|
|
2029 |
$6,795,000 |
|
|
2030 |
$6,870,000 |
|
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2031 |
$6,950,000 |
|
|
2032 |
$7,030,000 |
|
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2033 |
$7,110,000 |
|
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2034 |
$7,190,000 |
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2035 |
$7,270,000 |
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Total: |
$52,370,000 |
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Ten-year projection prepared in consultation with the following agencies:
Department of Revenue
Department of Commerce
Bill sponsors and contact information:
Senator Jessica Bateman, Prime Sponsor
Democrat
(360) 786-7642
jessica.bateman@leg.wa.gov
Senator Jesse Salomon
Democrat
(360) 786-7662
jesse.salomon@leg.wa.gov
Senator Sharon Shewmake
Democrat
(360) 786-7682
sharon.shewmake@leg.wa.gov
Legislative Bill Information Website:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/
Initiative 960 Website: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/tax/default.asp