Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SJM 8008 — Requesting Congress to reform the harbor maintenance tax.

Last action — Filed with Secretary of State.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SJM 8008 adds an emphasis on the need for all navigation channels, including the Columbia River, to be fully maintained through better use of harbor maintenance tax revenues. It highlights the importance of ensuring that Washington ports can compete effectively in the face of increasing global maritime competition, particularly following the recent widening of the Panama Canal. This change is significant because it calls for more strategic investment in local ports, which can boost economic opportunities for the region by enhancing their competitiveness on a national level.

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S-0120.1SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 8008State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Senator ChaseRead first time 02/06/17.
ENGROSSED SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 8008State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Senator ChaseRead first time 02/06/17.
andWHEREAS, Revenue raised through the harbor maintenance tax pays for dredging and other maintenance costs, with significant amounts being spent for dredging at east coast and Gulf ports;
andWHEREAS, Current United States law does not require the revenues raised through the harbor maintenance tax to be fully spent on harbor maintenance related investments, collections have far exceeded fund appropriation and surplus collections will grow to over nine billion dollars this year;
andWHEREAS, Revenue raised through the harbor maintenance tax pays for dredging and other maintenance costs, with significant amounts being spent for dredging at east coast, Gulf, and Columbia River ports;
andWHEREAS, The Columbia river channel is critical to maintain global trade and the port of Vancouver USA serves as the largest wheat export gateway in the nation;
and(2) Such legislation ensures that United States tax policy does not disadvantage United States ports and maritime cargo, and provides greater equity for harbor maintenance tax donor ports through expanded uses of the harbor maintenance revenues.BE IT RESOLVED, That copies of this Memorial be immediately transmitted to the Honorable Donald Trump, President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and each member of Congress from the State of Washington.--- END ---
and(2) Such legislation ensures that United States tax policy does not disadvantage United States ports and maritime cargo, strives to have all navigation channels including the Columbia River be fully maintained, and provides greater equity for harbor maintenance tax donor ports through expanded uses of the harbor maintenance revenues to meet all Northwest port needs.BE IT RESOLVED, That copies of this Memorial be immediately transmitted to the Honorable Donald Trump, President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and each member of Congress from the State of Washington.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Filed with Secretary of State.

  2. Speaker signed.

  3. President signed.

  4. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  5. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  7. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  8. TED - Majority; do pass.

  9. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  14. Moved to Rules White Sheet.

  15. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  17. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  18. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  19. Senate Rules "X" file.

  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  21. Minority; do not pass.

  22. AWTE - Majority; do pass.

  23. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development.

Sponsors

  • Chase · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Chase

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage (#18)

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 50000
Republican 15000
Democrat 33000
Total 98000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Clibborn — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Yea
Hayes — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Rodne — Yea
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Yea
Buys — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Hargrove — Yea
Smith — Yea
Cody — Yea
Condotta — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Kagi — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Kristiansen — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Manweller — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Muri — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Pike — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Johnson, J. — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#14)

Passed 47 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 30100
Republican 8001
Democrat 9000
Total 47101
% of votes cast 96%2%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Becker — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Fain — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Nay
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Not Voting
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SJM 8008?
SJM 8008 is sponsored by Chase.
What is the current status of SJM 8008?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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