Seattle Metro CouncilCB 121318In Committee

This ordinance proposes amendments to the Seattle Municipal Code related to the business and occupation tax, updating definitions and provisions to align with changes in the model business license tax ordinance and other state law amendments. It modifies existing sections and adds new sections to ensure compliance with updated state regulations.

An ordinance relating to the business and occupation tax; amending definitions and related provisions due to amendments to the model business license tax ordinance and other state law amendments; amending Sections 5.30.420, 5.30.450, 5.30.510, 5.30.600, and 5.45.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding new Sections 5.30.530 and 5.30.540 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

Introduced 9/1/2026Select Budget CommitteeCouncil Bill (CB)

What it does

  • 1Amends Sections 5.30.420, 5.30.450, 5.30.510, 5.30.600, and 5.45.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
  • 2Adds new Sections 5.30.530 and 5.30.540 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
  • 3Updates definitions and related provisions to reflect amendments in the model business license tax ordinance and other state laws.

This ordinance proposes amendments to the Seattle Municipal Code related to the business and occupation tax, updating definitions and provisions to align with changes in the model business license tax ordinance and other state law amendments. It modifies existing sections and adds new sections to ensure compliance with updated state regulations.

Affects
Businesses subject to Seattle's business and occupation taxSeattle Municipal Code enforcement entities

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    CB 121318: Introduction & Referral Ready → In Committee

  • Action
    Impact 15

    CB 121318 introduced (Council Bill (CB))

Legislative history

10/20/2026
City Council
The Council Bill (CB) was referred to the Select Budget Committee.
10/19/2026
Council President's Office
Referred without comment
10/19/2026
City Clerk
Referred without comment
9/22/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment

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