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• Introduced by Rep. Sherry Appleton, (D-Poulsbo) (D) on January 23, 2009, provides for tax exemptions for non-profit organizations with the primary purpose of offering legal services to low income clients.
  • Referred to the House Finance Committee on January 23, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 23, 2009.
• Passed in the House (62 to 35) on March 9, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on March 11, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee on March 11, 2009.
    • Amendment offered in the House on April 19, 2009, to add that no charge may be collected from the low-income individuals which the nonprofit primarily serves. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on April 19, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on April 22, 2009.
• Passed in the Senate (31 to 18) on April 22, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on April 24, 2009, to accept Senate action. Passed in the House (61 to 33) on April 24, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 15, 2009, Exempts from the business and occupation (B&O) tax, nonprofit organizations that primarily provide legal services to low-income individuals at no charge.