1317-S AAS 4/16/91

SHB 1317 - S AMD

By Senators West and Wojahn

                                  Adopted 4/16/91 - Voice Vote

     On page 2, after line 26, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 4.  A new section is added to chapter 82.08 RCW to read as follows:

     (1) The tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 shall not apply to sales to free hospitals of items reasonably necessary for the operation of, and provision of health care by, free hospitals.

     (2) As used in this section, "free hospital" means a hospital that does not charge any patient for health care provided by the hospital."

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 5.  A new section is added to chapter 82.12 RCW to read as follows:

     (1) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply in respect to the use by free hospitals of items reasonably necessary for the operation of, and provision of health care by, free hospitals.

     (2) As used in this section, "free hospital" means a hospital that does not charge any patient for health care provided by the hospital."

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 6.       Sections 4 and 5 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately."

SHB 1317 - S AMD

By Senator Newhouse

                                  Adopted 4/16/91 - Voice Vote

     On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "exemptions" strike "for oxygen"

SHB 1317 - S AMD

By Senators West and Wojahn

                                  Adopted 4/16/91 - Voice Vote

     On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "82.12.0277;" strike "and creating a new section" and insert "adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency."