FINAL BILL REPORT
SB 5956
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BYSenators West, Stratton, Warnke and Bauer
Authorizing counties bordering Idaho to impose an excise tax on nonresidents working in Washington state.
Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor
House Committe on Ways & Means
AS PASSED LEGISLATURE
BACKGROUND:
For the last four years, Idaho has assessed state income tax on Washington residents who work for Burlington-Northern railroad and travel through Idaho. The employees are still involved in court proceedings to stop payment of the income tax. More recently, Idaho also began assessing income tax on truckers who pass through Idaho.
A retaliatory county taxing measure of Idaho residents employed in Washington is proposed.
SUMMARY:
Counties bordering Idaho may impose an excise tax for use of county services on Idaho residents who are employed in Washington counties.
VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:
Senate 47 0
House 83 10
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