Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB 5819 — Paid protestor services/tax

Last action — First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Ensuring paid protestor services are considered a temporary staffing service subject to state retail sales and use taxes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

Sponsors

  • (Christian) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Christian)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 5819 do?
Ensuring paid protestor services are considered a temporary staffing service subject to state retail sales and use taxes.
Who sponsors SB 5819?
SB 5819 is sponsored by (Christian).
What is the current status of SB 5819?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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