HB 2531 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in chapter 47.56 RCW, a regional transportation investment district may impose vehicle tolls on either Lake Washington bridge upon approval of a majority of the voters voting on a regional transportation investment plan ballot measure within its boundaries as authorized in chapter 36.120 RCW and RCW 47.56.076.

Authorizes a regional transportation investment district to impose a sales and use tax on motor vehicle fuel and special fuel as defined in RCW 82.36.010 and 82.36.020 in accordance with chapter 82.14 RCW and with RCW 36.120.050. The tax is in addition to other taxes authorized by law upon the occurrence of any taxable event within the county.

Provides that the tax may not be collected from those persons who are taxable by the state under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW.

Provides that the rate of tax may not exceed 7.5 percent of the selling price in the case of a sales tax or value of the article used in the case of a use tax and must be in one-tenth percent increments.

Provides that the tax is subject to the approval of a majority of the voters voting on the tax.