Modifying the tax preferences for precious metal bullion and monetized bullion.
HB 1965 repeals a Washington State tax provision (RCW 82.04.062) that previously excluded sales of precious metal bullion and monetized bullion from certain tax calculations. This change directly affects businesses and individuals buying or selling these items, as their transactions will now be subject to standard sales tax rules. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025, and explicitly states it does not impact existing tax liabilities or ongoing proceedings under the repealed law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
Co
April Berg
DDemocratic
Co
Brianna Thomas
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Pollet
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Nance
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Parshley
DDemocratic
Co
Mia Gregerson
DDemocratic
Co
Natasha Hill
DDemocratic
Co
Sharon Wylie
DDemocratic
Co
Shaun Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Shelley Kloba
DDemocratic
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