HB 1427-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/14/97)

     Finds that:  (1) The current system for collecting special fuel taxes has allowed many parties to fraudulently evade paying the special fuel taxes due the state; and

     (2) by changing the point of collection of the special fuel taxes from distributors to suppliers, the department of licensing will have fewer parties to collect tax from and enforcement will be enhanced, thus leading to greater revenues for the state.

     Repeals RCW 82.38.040, 82.38.082, and 82.38.086.