On page 4, after line 21, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 82.04 RCW to read as follows:

(1) In computing the tax imposed under this chapter, a credit is allowed for all taxes paid during the calendar year on interest received by financial institutions for loans issued to women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses.

(2) A person claiming the credit under this section is subject to all the requirements of chapter 82.32 RCW. A credit earned during one calendar year may be carried over to be credited against taxes incurred in the subsequent calendar year, but may not be carried over a second year. Credits carried over must be applied to tax liability before new credits. No refunds may be granted for credits under this section.

(3) A person claiming the credit provided in this section must file a complete annual tax performance report with the department under RCW 82.32.534.

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "revenue;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding new sections to chapter 82.04 RCW; and creating new sections."