Mar 15 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Introduced by Rep. Larry Springer, (D-Kirkland) (D) on January 16, 2009, to increase the number of days that a non-eligible entity may use property that is exempt from property taxes. The number of days are increased from twenty-five to fifty days in a calendar year.
Bill summary provided by: WashingtonVotes.org
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What part of “equal protection” and property rights do you not understand?
If the “art” cannot survive without subsidies, then perhaps the “artist” would be more successful in a different profession and not have to suck the life energy from somebody else.
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Of course, one could also say that since we all deserve not to be taxed why not give this group what we all deserve?
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Leaving aside for the moment that property tax is wrong, this bill does not conform to the “equal protection under the law” concept. It’s pandering to special interest groups.
“Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others.”
Ayn Rand
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Nonprofit associations that maintain and exhibit historical, scientific, or artistic collections,
as well as performing arts associations may retain their property tax exemption when they
allow another organization that does not qualify for the property tax exemption to use or rent
their exempt property.
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