Washington State
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research		 BILL
ANALYSIS
Health Care Committee

HB 2728

Brief Description: Providing tax incentives for employer provided health care.

Sponsors: Representatives Campbell, Curtis, Haler, Hinkle, Condotta, Skinner, Priest, Nixon, Ericksen, Newhouse, Kilmer, Dunn, Simpson and McCune.

Brief Summary of Bill
  • Allows a tax deduction for employers who provide health care services for its employees.

Hearing Date: 2/2/06

Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).

Background:

Employers are not currently allowed to deduct the cost of providing health care services for its employees from its Business and Occupation tax.

Summary of Bill:

Allows a tax deduction for employers who provide health care services for its employees.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.