Seattle Metro CouncilCB 121340In Committee
This legislation proposes the imposition of a local sales and use tax in Seattle to fund investments in children and their families. It adds a new section to the Seattle Municipal Code to establish this tax. The bill is currently under committee review.
An ordinance relating to taxation; imposing a local sales and use tax to fund investments in children and their families; adding a new Section 5.60.031 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
Introduced 11/2/2026Select Budget CommitteeCouncil Bill (CB)
What it does
- 1Imposes a local sales and use tax dedicated to funding programs for children and families
- 2Adds a new Section 5.60.031 to the Seattle Municipal Code to codify the tax
- 3Specifies the use of tax revenues for investments in children and their families
This legislation proposes the imposition of a local sales and use tax in Seattle to fund investments in children and their families. It adds a new section to the Seattle Municipal Code to establish this tax. The bill is currently under committee review.
Affects
Seattle residents and consumers subject to local sales and use taxCity of Seattle government responsible for tax administration and program funding
Activity timeline
2 of 2
- Status changedImpact 30
CB 121340: Introduction & Referral Ready → In Committee
- ActionImpact 15
CB 121340 introduced (Council Bill (CB))
Legislative history
11/10/2026
City Council
The Council Bill (CB) was referred to the Select Budget Committee.11/5/2026
Council President's Office
The Council Bill (CB) was sent for review. to the Select Budget Committee11/4/2026
City Clerk
The Council Bill (CB) was sent to the Council President's Office for review.Get alerts when CB 121340 changes
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