BILL REQ. #:  H-3964.3 

Read first time 02/01/12.   Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations & Oversight.

     AN ACT Relating to state and local taxes paid on state parks fees; adding a new section to chapter 67.28 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 67.28 RCW to read as follows:
     The taxes on lodging authorized under this chapter do not apply to fees for services, utilities, and use of facilities charged by the state parks and recreation commission under chapter 79A.05 RCW and sales of the discover pass as defined in RCW 79A.80.010.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.