6843 AMS BENT GORR 519

SB 6843 - S AMD 40

By Senator Benton

On page 8, line 13, after “measure;” strike “and”

    On page 8, beginning on line 14, after “measure” strike all material through line 29 and insert “; and

    (11) Two pages shall be provided in the general election voters' pamphlet for each ((measure for an advisory vote of the people under RCW 43.135.041)) legislative action raising taxes as defined by RCW 43.135.035 and shall consist of ((the serial number assigned by the secretary of state under RCW 29A.72.040, the)) a short description formulated by the attorney general ((under RCW 29A.72.283)), the tax increase's most up‑to‑date ten‑year cost projection, including a year‑by‑year breakdown, by the office of financial management under RCW 43.135.031, and the names of the legislators, and their contact information, and how they voted on the increase upon final passage so they can provide information to, and answer questions from, the public.  For the purposes of this subsection, "names of legislators, and their contact information" includes each legislator's position (senator or representative), first name, last name, party affiliation (for example, Democrat or Republican), city or town they live in, office phone number, and office e-mail address."

EFFECT: Retains the notice to voters in the voters' pamphlet regarding actions by the legislature that raise taxes.  

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