WSR 98-19-079
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
[Filed September 21, 1998, 4:07 p.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-20-261 Exemptions and credits for ride sharing, public transportation, and nonmotorized commuting.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.32.300, 82.04.4453, and 82.16.048.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule explains the circumstances under which persons may claim tax exemptions and credits related to ride sharing. This is a new rule promulgated in accordance with RCW 82.04.4453 and 82.16.048 which provide that the Department of Revenue will adopt rules explaining how ride-sharing credits may be claimed.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: No other agencies are directly affected by this rule.
Process for Developing New Rule: Modified negotiated rule making.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication. Written comments may be submitted by mail, fax, or at the public meeting. Oral comments will be accepted at the public meeting. A preliminary draft of the proposed changes is available upon request. Written comments on and/or requests for copies of the rule may be directed to Greg Potegal, Legislation and Policy, P.O. Box 47467, Olympia, WA 98504-7467, phone (360) 753-1971, fax (360) 664-0693, e-mail gregp@dor.wa.gov.
Location and Date of Public Meeting: On November 4, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., at the Evergreen Plaza Building, 711 Capitol Way, Second Floor Conference Room, Olympia, WA.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Arturo Haro by October 23, 1998, TDD 1-800-451-7985 or (360) 586-0721.
September 21, 1998
Claire Hesselholt
Rules Manager