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Committee cut-off week
By Jan Teague, President/CEO
There are a lot of bills being passed out of committee this week. It's amazing to watch the business of the legislature and listen carefully. I have a few observations that should be no surprise.
In its rush to raise revenue, Legislature must do good, not damage
By Mark Johnson, VP Government Affairs
Senate Bill 6061 by Senators Cheryl Pflug and Ed Murray seeks to alter the non-resident sales tax exemption by requiring non-residents to apply for a refund of the sales tax they would be required to pay in Washington State. Currently, non-residents show the retailer their ID and do not have to pay sales tax on items.
To represent the legislative, regulatory and political interests of the retailing industry in the State of Washington at the local, state and national level; to promote the orderly development and economic advancement of Washington retailing and the state as a whole; to stimulate and enhance competitive enterprise with community responsibility; to provide programs of service and action in promoting the common interests of members; and to secure cooperation with and among other organizations in the furtherance of those objectives.
