1614-S AMH ERIC FORD 250

SHB 1614 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-3438.1/09) 890

By Representative Ericksen

WITHDRAWN 4/25/2009

    On page 1, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "The" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

    On page 2, line 33 of the striking amendment, after "borne by" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

    On page 2, line 35 of the striking amendment, after "(9)" insert "The legislature further finds that the people of Washington state approved Initiative 960 at the 2007 general election to ensure accountability and transparency for bills that increase taxes.  The initiative requires a two-thirds vote of the both houses of the legislature to raise taxes. To uphold the will of the people, the legislature declares that this act is a tax increase and an action that "raises taxes" under Initiative 960, requiring a two-thirds vote for approval.

    (10)"

    On page 2, line 35 of the striking amendment, after "a" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

    On page 3, line 2 of the striking amendment, after "a" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

    On page 3, line 8 of the striking amendment, after "All" strike "fees" and insert "taxes"

    On page 3, line 14 of the striking amendment, after "the" strike "fees" and insert "taxes"

    On page 5, line 5 of the striking amendment, after "of" strike "fees" and insert "taxes"

    On page 5, line 30 of the striking amendment, after "a" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

    On page 5, line 34 of the striking amendment, after "The" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

    On page 5, line 36 of the striking amendment, after "(2)" strike "Fees" and insert "Taxes"

    On page 6, line 4 of the striking amendment, after "The" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

    On page 6, line 6 of the striking amendment, after "the" strike "fees" and insert "taxes"

    On page 6, line 9 of the striking amendment, after "a" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

    On page 6, line 11 of the striking amendment, after "the" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

    On page 6, line 12 of the striking amendment, after "The" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

    On page 6, line 17 of the striking amendment, after "the" strike "fee" and insert "tax"

EFFECT:   Makes a legislative finding that the bill increases taxes and is therefore subject to the two-thirds voting requirement of Initiative Measure No. 960.  Changes the word "fee" to "tax" throughout the bill.

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