Business Climate
WPC's Center for Small Business focuses on improving Washington's small business climate by working closely with business owners and policymakers. The Center provides accurate information and analysis on the state's regulatory climate, tax structure, health insurance systems, and more.
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Although many Democrats and Republicans support Rep. Gary Condotta’s training wage bill (Tax and Licensing Reform Bills Would Improve Our Business Climate
Introduction
This Legislative Memo provides an overview and analysis of three bills, SB 5656, SB 5688 and SB 5697. These proposals would provide relief for employers and spur job creation by simplifying business taxes and licensing. Here is a short description of each bill.
SB 5656 would require all cities to issue and renew their general business licenses through the state’s Business Licensing Service (BLS) or a city-developed portal by January 1, 2019.
Regulatory Reform Bills Would Improve Our Business Climate
Introduction
This Legislative Memo provides an overview and analysis of four bills: SB 5679, SB 5680, SB 5718 and SB 5641. Three of the bills have companion bills in the House. These proposals would significantly reform and simplify our state’s regulatory policy and improve the state’s business climate. Here is a short description of each bill.
