“Signed the committee minority report recommending do not pass on Washington ESSB 6231, ending the sales-tax exemption for data center refurbishments and replacement server equipment”

Executive action in House Finance on ESSB 6231. Eight members signed the majority "do pass" report to roll back the data center sales tax exemption for refurbishment-qualified facilities and replacement server equipment; six signed the minority "do not pass" report. Notably Springer and Walen, both Democrats, signed the minority report. The bill report does not print party, so no party is recorded for these members. Outcome: Majority report: do pass (8 signers); minority report: do not pass (6 signers). The House passed the bill 51-46 on March 12, 2026 and the governor signed it April 1, 2026 as Chapter 266, Laws of 2026. Recorded vote: Signed the minority report (do not pass). Body: Washington State House Committee on Finance. Measure: WA ESSB 6231 (2025-26 biennium, 2026 session) - House Finance.