Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5980: Live presentations/sales tax
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5980 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempting live presentations from retail sales and use tax. Primary sponsor: Nikki Torres (R). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to exempting live presentations from retail sales and use tax;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Torres | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Perry Dozier | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Chris Gildon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Judy Warnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
- Prefiled for introduction.