Tax court? Yes, and here's why.

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Dear Friends,

There are just five-and-a-half weeks to go in the 2017 regular legislative session.

Several of my bills have already received hearings in the House of Representatives, and other bills related to budget are receiving hearings in the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

This week, the state Economic and Forecast Council is also slated to release the new revenue forecast. This is usually the first major sign post prior to the release of budget proposals. I have been hard at work in budget meetings several nights a week as our Senate majority constructs a budget that meets our state’s needs within existing revenue.

Thank you for your continued feedback as I represent you as your state senator. If there is anything I can do for you, please write, call or send me an e-mail. It’s an honor to serve you in Olympia. 

Sincerely,

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Sharon Brown
State Senator
8th District

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My bill to streamline permits for charity wine auctions clears House committee

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This week the House Committee on Commerce and Gaming endorsed my bill to create a special permit to sell wine through an auction and allow wine tastings at auctions.

Currently the state Liquor and Cannabis Board must cobble together all the permits that are required for each winery participating in a charitable wine auction. This requires hours of work on the part of the LCB. My bill would streamline the process, so the permits can be completed in several days instead of several months.

Under Substitute Senate Bill 5560, the LCB would be authorized to issue a special permit allowing a nonprofit organization to sell wine through a private auction. The permit holder could conduct wine tastings at the auction, as long as the wine offered for tasting is the same as that being auctioned. The bill would also authorize the permit holder to sell wine sourced from multiple wineries, so long as each winery is identified on the permit application.

SB 5560 passed the Senate on Feb. 27 with broad bipartisan support, 48-1.

In the News:

Habitat for Humanity celebrates 100 homes built

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March 4, 2017 | Sara Schilling, Tri-City Herald

It’s a house — solidly built, affordable, charming with its blue paint and white trim. But it’s also something more.

The 100th home constructed by Tri-County Partners Habitat for Humanity in the organization’s 22 years, it’s a symbol of the community’s goodwill and the positive things that can happen when people and groups come together, officials said during a dedication ceremony.

“This is a huge day for Habitat,” said Lisa Godwin, executive director.

Along with Godwin and the family, the ceremony also drew local Habitat for Humanity board members, staff and volunteers past and present. State Sen. Sharon Brown, R-Kennewick, also was on hand.

Click here to read the full story.

    Looking for quality young men to represent our community

    Boys State

    Evergreen Boys State 
    Warm Beach Conference Center
    Stanwood, Washington
    June 18-24, 2017

    Boys State, a program of the American Legion, is looking for three nominees to represent our district at the 77th annual Evergreen Boys State.

    Nominees should be high school juniors who possess outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty and service to their schools.

    If you know the perfect candidate, please contact my office at (360) 786-7614 or email my legislative assistant at Jake.Mayson@leg.wa.gov.

    For more information, visit http://evergreenboysstate.org/ or call (360) 491-4373.

    March 15, 2017

     

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