HB 1879 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Recognizes that state and tribal jurisdiction to tax the same transaction results in confusion regarding the imposition and collection of tax.

Declares an intent to allow tribal municipalities to contract with the department of revenue for the distribution of tax in the same manner as other cities and towns within the state of Washington.

Declares an intent that the tribal municipal tax be treated the same as a tax imposed by a city or town tax insofar as calculating the percentage of tax to be shared between the county and the city or town.