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Thursday, May 26, 2011

4Culture Survives the 2011 Legislative Session

Here's a message from MAin2 Blog on the outcome of the 4Culture funding process. PHEW! 
That Was Close!

State Capitol


Call it 11th hour. Call it a “Hail Mary” pass. With only a couple hours left in the legislative special session last night, SSB 5834 passed in the House. This bill permits counties to direct an existing portion of local lodging taxes to programs for arts, culture, heritage, tourism, and housing. This means 4Culture’s funding will continue and we’ll all benefit from their fine work supporting arts, heritage and preservation in King County. Thank you all who contacted legislators. Thank you to the legislators who have voted for the various senate and house bills that support 4Culture. It has been a roller coaster ride but it’s finally over. The bill has been delivered to the Governor for her signature.
SSB 5834 Description from Senate Page. 
Permitting counties to direct an existing portion of local lodging taxes to programs for arts and heritage.Revised for 1st Substitute: Permitting counties to direct an existing portion of local lodging taxes to programs for arts and heritage. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Permitting counties to direct an existing portion of local lodging taxes to programs for arts, culture, heritage, tourism, and housing. )

2 comments:

  1. Such great news! Finally a positive outcome. Thanks to all the legislators who listened to us and voted for it!

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