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Spokane County commissioners vote 3-2 to oppose 911 excise-tax bill as written
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to formally oppose House Bill 1258, which would apportion certain 911-related excise tax revenues by 911 call volume. Commissioners said the bill's call-volume distribution would shift county tax revenues to the city of Spokane and raise equity and technical concerns.
Spokane County commissioners voted 3-2 Jan. 21 to oppose House Bill 1258 in its current form, citing concerns that the bill would allocate 911 excise-tax revenues by call volume rather than by a clearer, more equitable driver such as tax origination or population.
The motion to oppose the measure was moved by Speaker 3 and seconded by Speaker 14; the board recorded a 3-2 vote in favor of formal opposition. The county attorney opened a public-comment call for members of the public; no speakers came forward before the commissioners voted.
Why it matters: HB1258, sponsored locally, would change the distribution method for a narrow excise tax collected for emergency communications. Commissioners who opposed it said the…
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