Bill Summary:

• AN ACT Relating to imposing a new tax on ammunition; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an effective date.

What the Bill says:

• This act intends to impose a sales and use tax on ammunition statewide. The revenue from this will go to programs that aim to prevent suicide and to reduce firearm-related domestic violence.

Our Summary Opinion:

• It is a Democrat “love” bill which is designed to add another tax to the already taxed product of ammunition sales declaring it as a privilege rather than a right while in the process of an 11% additional tax.