We hope you have been able to catch up on where we currently stand with SB 5801 (see our prior email that was just sent out). 

In light of the information shared by Jim Hedrick, both in terms of where SB 5801 stands, and how our messaging has so far been received by the House Transportation committee, we are pressing forward with an updated call to action to our membership.

Call to Action BACKGROUND:

"At this point, we must operate under the assumption that the legislature will end on time AND that the luxury boat tax will remain as part of the final package. Below are members of the Senate Transportation Committee, where the luxury boat tax was added, I recommend making contacts with the Senate Transportation Committee (where the luxury boat tax was added) with the message points delivered to House members. The onslaught of calls to House Transformation members was effective; we need to remain vigilant." - Jim Hedrick, NYBA Lobbyist

Call to Action MESSAGE:

"This tax will dramatically effect working class people - boatbuilders, boatyard workers, boat detailers, mechanics, service facilities, boat brokers and the many unique small businesses that make up the vibrant Washington recreational boating community. While it may be 'aimed' at the wealthy, it will have a disproportionate affect on the working class recreational maritime community."

You are welcome and encouraged to share business-specific messages of how this will affect YOUR business directly. Concrete 'real life' scenarios have excellent impact. (See: Fluid Motion LLC letter, Pacific Maritime Title letter, Randy Cowley letter).

Call to Action CONTACTS AND PHONE NUMBERS:

Marko Liias (D) Chair: 360-786-7640

John Lovick (D) Vice Chair: 360-786-7686

Bill Ramos (D) Vice Chair 360-786-7608

Curtis King (R) Ranking Member 360-786-7626

Emily Alvarado (D) 360-786-7667 

Mike Chapman, Mike (D) 360-786-7646

Adrian Cortes, Adrian (D) 360-786-7634

Deborah Krishnadasan (D) 360-786-7650

Liz Lovelett (D) 360-786-7678

T'wina Nobles (D) 360-786-7654

Sharon Shewmake (D) 360-786-7682

Javier Valdez (D) 360-786-7690

Jeff Wilson (R) 360-786-7636

You can find additional information on the Senate Transportation Committee here, including mailing addresses and contact forms.

Respectfully,

Paul Groesbeck 
NYBA Board President
(425) 829-3551

Kevin Blake
NYBA Board Member - Chairman of Government Affairs
(360) 808-7120