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SB310Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Taxation.

IntroducedSenate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Introduced by Karl Rhoads, District 13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030, at a lower rate of one-fourth per cent. Authorizes counties that have not adopted a surcharge ordinance on state tax to adopt a surcharge ordinance at the current rate of one-half of one per cent through December 31, 2030, and at a rate of one-fourth of one per cent after December 31, 2030. Expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs of a locally preferred alternative for a mass transit project for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to EIG, WAM.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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