SB 5247 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that, in lieu of the tax imposed in RCW 82.80.010, for purposes of dedication to a regional transportation investment district under chapter 36.120 RCW, subject to the conditions of this act, a county may levy additional excise taxes equal to ten percent of the statewide motor vehicle fuel tax rate under RCW 82.36.025 on each gallon of motor vehicle fuel as defined in RCW 82.36.010 and on each gallon of special fuel as defined in RCW 82.38.020 sold within the boundaries of the county.

Provides that the additional excise tax is subject to the approval of the county's legislative body and a majority of the registered voters of the county voting on the proposition at a general or special election.