BILL REQ. #:  H-2676.1 



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HOUSE BILL 2376
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State of Washington60th Legislature2007 Regular Session

By Representatives Strow, Ericks, Haler, Sells, Ahern, Warnick, Hailey, Ross, Simpson, Orcutt, Kelley and Bailey

Read first time 03/05/2007.   Referred to Committee on Finance.



     AN ACT Relating to a business and occupation tax credit for the provision of certain mental health services; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; and providing an effective date.

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

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 82.04 RCW to read as follows:
     A credit is allowed against the tax due under this chapter to employers for the cost of the provision of mental health services pursuant to the passage of chapter . . . (Engrossed House Bill No. 1460 or Substitute Senate Bill No. 5446), Laws of 2007 to employees. The credit is equal to the additional cost to the employer attributable to the coverage of such services within an employer offered health benefit plan required by chapter . . . (Engrossed House Bill No. 1460 or Substitute Senate Bill No. 5446), Laws of 2007.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   This act takes effect January 1, 2008.

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