5540 AMH ORCU LEAT 080

SB 5540 - H AMD 616

By Representative Orcutt

NOT ADOPTED 4/16/2009

    On page 2, line 35, after "(2)" strike "A" and insert "Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a"

    On page 3, after line 5, insert the following:

    "(3) A high capacity transportation corridor area is not authorized to impose or seek voter approval of the taxes authorized in RCW 81.104.150, 81.104.160, and 81.104.170." 

    Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 3, from the beginning on line 24, strike Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    Correct the title. 

EFFECT:   Removes the authority of a high capacity transportation corridor area to impose a sales tax, employer tax, and rental car tax, and to pledge those revenues to retire any bonds issued for high capacity transportation purposes. 

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