1495-S2 AMH TAYL OMLI 031

2SHB 1495 - H AMD 246

By Representative Taylor

WITHDRAWN 03/08/2017

    On page 1, line 19, after "city" insert "with a population greater than 50,000"

    On page 2, line 3, after "amenities." Insert "Cities with a population of 50,000 or less may adopt a local sales and use tax exemption program to incentivize the development of commercial office space."

    On page 2, line 23, after "(3)" strike "(a)"

    On page 2, line 24, after "act." strike "Criteria" and insert the following:

    "(a) In a city with a population greater than 50,000, criteria"

    On page 2, line 30, after "(b)" strike "Criteria" and insert "In a city with a population greater than 50,000, criteria"

    On page 2, line 33, after "city" insert ".

    (c) In a city with a population of 50,000 or less, the city must establish appropriate criteria for a qualifying project"

    On page 3, beginning on line 11, after "means a city" strike all material through "and" on line 12

EFFECT:   Changes the definition of a "city" to also include cities with a population of 50,000 or less located in a county with a population of less than 1.5 million. Authorizes a city with a population of 50,000 or less that is located in a county with a population of less than 1.5 million to also adopt a local sales and use tax exemption program.

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