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House Finance reports repeal of data‑center equipment exemption after heated debate, 8–6
Summary
The committee voted 8–6 to report a substitute Senate bill removing a tax exemption for replacement equipment at data centers. Supporters framed the change as budget balancing; opponents warned it would harm competitiveness and cost local investment and jobs.
The House Finance Committee on Saturday voted 8–6 to report a substitute Senate bill that removes a tax exemption for replacement of equipment for data centers, advancing the measure out of committee.
John Bernitzky briefed the proposal, and Representative Jacobson urged a no vote, citing the Sentara data center in Puyallup as an example of successful local investment and job creation…
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