Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 D cosponsors

HB 2840 — Providing additional funding for the business licensing service program administered by the department of revenue.

Last action — Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The recent amendment to Bill HB 2840 adjusts the handling fees for business license applications. The maximum fee for licenses to open or reopen a business has been increased from $90 to $85, while the fees for other applications have remained the same. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that no fees will be charged for existing businesses that are applying to open additional locations or obtain certain endorsements. This change is important as it aims to make the licensing process more affordable for small businesses while still allowing the Department of Revenue to support improvements in their services.

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H-4403.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2840State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByHouse Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Springer and Frame;
Z-0699.1HOUSE BILL 2840State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByRepresentatives Springer and Frame;
by request of Department of Revenue)READ FIRST TIME 02/11/20.AN ACT Relating to providing additional funding for the business licensing service program administered by the department of revenue;
by request of Department of RevenueRead first time 01/24/20.Referred to Committee on Finance.AN ACT Relating to providing additional funding for the business licensing service program administered by the department of revenue;
RCW 19.02.075 and 2013 c 144 s 20 are each amended to read as follows:((The))(1)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the department must collect a handling fee on each business license application and each renewal application filing.
RCW 19.02.075 and 2013 c 144 s 20 are each amended to read as follows:(1) The department must collect a handling fee on each business license application and each renewal application filing.
The handling fees may not exceed ((nineteen dollars for each business license application, and eleven))ninety dollars for each business license application filed by any person to open or reopen a business, ten dollars for each business license renewal application filing, and nineteen dollars for each business license application filed for any other purpose.
The handling fees may not exceed ((nineteen dollars for each business license application, and eleven))eighty-five dollars for each business license application filed by any person to open or reopen a business, ten dollars for each business license renewal application filing, and nineteen dollars for each business license application filed for any other purpose, including obtaining a business license for an additional location of a new or existing business.
Handling fees collected under this section must be deposited in the business license account created under RCW 19.02.210.(b) No handling fee is collected on a business license application filed by an existing business for the following purposes:(i) To open an additional location;
Handling fees collected under this section must be deposited in the business license account created under RCW 19.02.210.(2) The department may increase all handling ((and renewal)) fees within the limits provided in this section for the purposes of defraying the department's costs associated with the administration of this chapter, including making improvements in the business licensing service program, ((including))such as improvements in technology and customer services, expanded access, and infrastructure.(3) Annually, by the last day of September, beginning September 30, 2023, the department must review the business license account balance at the end of the previous fiscal year.
or(ii) To obtain a nonresident city endorsement.(2) The department may increase all handling ((and renewal)) fees within the limits provided in this section for the purposes of defraying the department's costs associated with the administration of this chapter, including making improvements in the business licensing service program, ((including))such as improvements in technology and customer services, expanded access, and infrastructure.(3) Annually, by the last day of September, beginning September 30, 2023, the department must review the business license account balance at the end of the previous fiscal year.
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Action History

  1. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

  2. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  4. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  7. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 01:30 PM

  8. Minority; do not pass.

  9. FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  10. Minority; do not pass.

  11. FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  12. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 01:30 PM

  13. First reading, referred to Finance.

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2840?
HB 2840 is sponsored by Larry Springer (Democrat) and Noel Frame (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2840?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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