SSB 5096 — Concerning employee ownership.

What this bill does

Creates the Washington Employee Ownership Program (Program) at the Department of Commerce to support efforts of businesses considering a sale to an employee structure. Establishes the Washington Employee Ownership Commission to oversee the Program. Provides a business and occupation tax credit for costs related to converting a qualifying business to an employee ownership structure.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 17, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 19, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 2, 2023
  49 yea · 0 nay

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