SB 5796

In Committee

Senate

Payroll expense tax

Enacting an excise tax on large employers on the amount of payroll expenses above the social security wage threshold to fund programs and services to benefit Washingtonians.

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Opposite Chamber

Governor

Signed

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Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
Signed: The bill has been signed into law.

Introduced: March 20, 2025

Last Action: January 12, 2026

Status: S Ways & Means

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SB 5796

Payroll expense tax

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