2023 MEETINGS
MAY 3, 2023 | 10 a.m. (Virtual)
AUGUST 2, 2023 | 10 a.m. (Virtual & JAC SHR 3)
Presentation of 2023 full JLARC Reviews
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 | 10 a.m. (Virtual & JAC SHR 3)
Public testimony hearing on 2023 full JLARC Reviews
OCTOBER 31, 2023 | 10 a.m. (Virtual & JAC SHR 3)
Commission comments on 2023 JLARC Reviews
Adoption of 2024 Commission meeting dates
2022
MAY 4, 2022 | 10 a.m. (virtual)
AUGUST 2, 2022 | 10 a.m. (virtual)
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 | 10 a.m. (virtual)
OCTOBER 18 , 2022 | 10 a.m. (virtual)
2021
May 5 @ 10 a.m. via videoconference
Aug 3 @ 10 a.m. via videoconference
Oct 20 @ 10 a.m. via videoconference
2020
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Videoconference
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Videoconference
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Videoconference
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Videoconference
2019
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- October 10, 2018 meeting minutes
- Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) Summary
- OPMA Agency Obligations Practice Tips
- OPMA Electronic Communications Practice Tips
- Electronic Records Retention Guide
- Electronic Records Practice Tips
- Public Records Act Summary
- Commission Records Retention Policy
- Proposed Revision to the 2020 Schedule
- Testimony Questions for 2019
- 2019 Expedited Preference Review
Video
Teleconference
Listen to meeting by dialing: 1-877-820-7831
Passcode: 2884829
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Room E
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- Meeting Minutes
- Proposed update to 2020 Tax Preference Review Schedule
- 2019 Tax Preference Reviews
- Summary of Lgislative Action on Prior Reviews
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Room E
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- August 1, 2019 Meeting Minutes
- Public testimony on JLARC 2019 Tax Preference Performance Reviews (Preliminary report)
- When testifying, please address 4 specific questions
- Process for adopting Commissioner comments at the October 9, 2019 meeting
Written public testimony provided for September 5, 2019 Meeting
- Kim De Trolio, Port of Moses Lake, Aerospace and Modifying Large Private Airplanes Owned by Nonresidents Tax Preferences
- Dan Leahy, Property Tax Exemption for Multifamily Housing in Urban Areas (updated)
- Bret Neely, Greenpoint Technologies, Inc., Modifying Large Private Airplanes Owned by Nonresidents Tax Preference
- Diane M. Dobson, Renton Chamber of Commerce, Aerospace Tax Preferences
- Megan Ouellette, Alaska Airlines, Financial Institutions' Income from Certain Airplane Loans Tax Preference
- Clay Hill, Association of Washington Business
Written public testimony recieved at the September 5, 2019 meeting
Written public testimony received on September 10, 2019
Written public testimony received on September 12, 2019
Written public testimony received on September 16, 2019
Written public testimony received on September 27, 2019
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Room E
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
2018
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- October 10, 2017 Meeting Minutes
- 2018 Legislative Session update
- OPMA Summary
- OPMA Agency Obligations Practice Tips
- OMPA Electronic Communications Practice Tips
- Electronic Records Retention Guide
- Electronic Records Practice Tips
- PRA Summary
- Confirm Questions for 2018 Public Testimony
- Expedited Preference Review Report
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- May 9, 2018 meeting minutes
- Questions to be addressed in public testimony
- 2018 Tax Preference Reviews
- Citizen Testimony Guidance
- Questions to be addressed in public testimony Approved at Commision Hearing
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- August 9, 2018 meeting minutes
- Questions to be addressed in public testimony
- Process for adopting Commissioner comments
Proposed Study Questions for 2019 Tax Preferences
- Aerospace Tax Preferences
- Aircraft Part Prototypes
- Commercial Airplane Part Place of Sale
- Commuter Air Carrier Airplanes
- Commuter Air Carriers Paying Aircraft Excise Tax
- Modifying Large Private Airplanes Owned by Nonresidents
- Hog Fuel to Produce Energy
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- September 6, 2018 meeting minutes
- Proposed 2019 meeting schedule
- 2019 meeting schedule Approved at Commision Hearing
- Combined Commissioner Comments
Video
2017
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- October 14, 2016 Meeting Minutes
- 2017 Expedited Preference Review Report
- 2018 Review Schedule
- 2018 Tax Preference Preview
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- August 10, 2017 Meeting Minutes
- Revised 2017 review schedule
- Potential 2018 meeting dates
- Process for adopting commissioner comments (added 8/30/2017)
- Evaluation approaches in other states: discussionwith staff from the Pew Charitable Trusts
- Answers to Commissioner Questions re: Digital Goods and Standard Financial Information
- Public Testimony - please address four specific questions
Public Testimony provided at September 7, 2017 Meeting
- Harold Scoggins, Northwest Credit Union Association, State Chartered Credit Unions Tax Preferences
- 2016 Northwest Credit Union Association Executive Summary
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- September 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes
- Chair's proposed revisions to the 2018 review schedule
- Combined Commissioner Comments, Including Chair Proposed Consensus Comment
Public Testimony recieved at the October 10 meeting
Video
2016
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Meeting Agenda
- October 16, 2015 draft meeting minutes for approval
- Errata - Updated Summary of 2016 Legislative Sessions Tax Preference Related Activities
- 2016 Legislative Sessions Summary of Tax Preference Related Activities
- 10-Year Planning Process
- Issue Papers
- Data Confidentiality
- DOR Options for additional outreach
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Room E
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Room E
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Room E
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- June 17, 2016 Meeting Minutes
- Overview of public meetings and public records
- Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences Bylaws
- Draft questions for September public testimony
- Legislative implementation of recommendations
- 2016 Tax Preference Reviews - JLARC Staff Preliminary Report
- JLARC Staff Presentation to the Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
- 2016 Expedited Reviews
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Room E
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- August 12, 2016 Meeting Minutes
- Potential 2017 Meeting Dates
- Process for adopting 2016 Commission comments at October meeting
- Public testimony on 2016 tax preference performance reviews
- When testifying, please address 4 specific questions
- In addition to the JLARC reviews, Commissioners seek testimony on four other preferences
Written Public Testimony provided for September 9, 2016 Meeting
- Julia Gorton, Washinton Restaurant Association, Flavor-Imparting Items Tax Preferences
- Julia Gorton, Washinton Restaurant Association, Syrup Taxes Paid Tax Preferences
- Linda Martin, Grant County Economic Development Council, Data Center Equipment Tax Preference
- Scott Cave, City of Quincy, Data Center Equipment Tax Preference
- Jimmy Haun, Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Data Center Equipment Tax Preference
- John Francisco, Inland Power and Light, Customer Generated Power Tax Preference
- John Ehrenreich, Washington Forest Protection Association, Timber and Wood Products Tax Preferences
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Room E
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- September 9, Meeting Minutes
- Policy regarding records retention (DRAFT)
- Proposed Meeting Dates for 2017
- Combined Commissioner Comments, Including Chair Proposed Consensus Comment
Written Public Testimony
Video
2015
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Meeting Agenda
- August 14, 2015, draft meeeting minutes for approval
- Tentative meeting dates
- Review of past recommendations
- Proposed process for adopting commissioner comments
- Word document for drafting individual comments
Public Written Testimony Submitted as of September 18, 2015 Meeting
- Dan Swecker, Washington Fish Growers Association, Aquaculture Tax Preferences
- Keva Guszkowski, Washington Association of Wheat Growers, Farm Machinery Replacement Parts
- Keva Guszkowski, Washington Association of Wheat Growers, Grain and Unprocessed Milk Wholesaling
- Keva Guszkowski, Washington Association of Wheat Growers, Fuel Used on Farms
- James Pishue, Washington Bankers Association, Interest on Real Estate Loans
- Richard W.H. Bennion, HomeStreet Bank, Interest on Real Estate Loans
Public Written Testimony Received on October 5, 2015
- Lacey Leavitt, Washington Filmmaker, Motion Pictures
- Amy Lillard, Washington Filmworks, Motion Pictures
- Washington Filmworks Written Response to Commissioner Questions from September 18, 2015 Meeting
Public Written Testimony Received on October 6, 2015
Video
Meeting Time & Location
10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Room E
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
2014
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
Materials related to 2014 Tax Preference Reviews:
Materials Related to 2015 Tax Preference Review Schedule:
New Staff Reports for May 16, 2014, Meeting:
- 2A. Public Records Act (PRA) and Records Retention Training
- 2B. Legislative Auditor Report to the Legislature: Guidance for Drafting Performance Statements in Tax Preference Legislation
- 2B. Data Metrics for Tax Preference Evaluation (Handouts)
- 2C. 2014 Legislative Session Summary
Additional Materials provided by Chair:
- Questions for Stakeholders to Address at the September 2014 Meeting
- 2015 Tax Preferences for Full Review
Video
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Note: Construction and closures on West Capitol Campus. More information can be found here.
Meeting Material Links
- Meeting Cover Memo
- Meeting Agenda
- May 16, 2014 draft meeting minutes for approval
- Conflict of Interest Policy
Materials related to 2014 Tax Preference Reviews:
New Staff Reports for August 15, 2014, Meeting:
- Update on status of past recommendations
- 2014 Tax Preference Performance Reviews - Preliminary Report
- One-page Summary of Aerospace Review
Additional Materials Provided by Chair:
Written Public Testimony
Video
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Meeting Cover Memo
- Meeting Agenda
- August 15, 2014 draft meeting minutes for approval
- Tentative dates for 2015 commission meetings
- Proposed process for adpoting commissioner comments
- Word document for drafting individual comments
Public Written Testimony Submitted as of September 19, 2014 Meeting
- Lorraine Hine, Washington State Public Stadium Authority, Football/Soccer Stadium Exhibition Center Tax Preference
- Charles Royer, Washington State Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District, Football/Soccer Stadium Exhibition Center Tax Preference
- Bart Waldman, Seattle Mariners,Football/Soccer Stadium Exhibition Center Tax Preference
- Andrew Nicholas, Washington State Budget & Policy Center, Aerospace Tax Preferences
- Thomas Cafcas, Good Jobs First, Aerospace Tax Preferences
- Jon Holden, Machinists Union District Lodge 751, Aerospace Tax Preferences
- Ray Goforth, Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, Aerospace Tax Preferences
- Leanne Webber, Russell Investments, International Investment Management Services Tax Preference
- Dick Nelson, Aerospace Tax Preferences
- Ed Goines, First & Goal, Inc., Football/Soccer Stadium Exhibition Center Tax Preference
Public Written Testimony Submitted October 3, 2014
Public Written Testimony Submitted October 16, 2014
Public Written Testimony Submitted October 17, 2014
Video
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Meeting Agenda
- September 19, 2014 draft meeting minutes for approval
- 2015 Commission Meeting Schedule
- Chair Longbrake's Suggested Consolidated Comments (October 13, 2014)
- Chair Longbrake's Revised Recommendation to the Legislature Concerning Economic Development Performance Standards and Reporting Mechanisms (October 14, 2014)
- Draft Comments from Individual Commissioners
To view public testimony, click on the September 19, 2014 meeting
Video
2013
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Senate Conference Rooms A, B, C
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
Audio & Video
Audio of the full meeting is available here
Video recording was delayed by technical issues and begins about 15 minutes in.
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
Additional Meeting Materials (pdf)
- Comment adoption process
- OFM/DOR response to 2013 Tax Preference Performance Reviews
- OIC response to 2013 Tax Preference Performance Reviews
Video
2012
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
Additional Meeting Materials
Audio
Meeting Audio (49 MB) (video not available)
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 .m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
Video
No video available
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
2011
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
- Agenda
- All Materials (982 KB)
- REVISED Process for Commission Action on 2011 Tax Preference Reviews
- Minutes -Final-
Video & Audio
2010
Meeting Cancelled
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
Video
2009
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
2:00 p.m.
Senate Hearing Room 3
John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Material Links
Video
2008
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
House Hearing Room C
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
SeaTac Airport Marriott, Salon D/E
3201 S 176th
Seattle, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
House Hearing Room C
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
SeaTac Airport Marriott, Salon F
3201 S 176th
Seattle, WA
Meeting Material Links
Video
No video available
2007
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Tyee Event Center, Chinook Room
5757 Littlerock Road SW
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
Tyee Event Center, Chinook Room
5757 Littlerock Road SW
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
SeaTac Airport Marriott
3201 S 176th
Seattle, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
House Hearing Room C
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Meeting Time & Location
9:00 a.m.
SeaTac Airport Marriott, Salon E
3201 S 176th
Seattle, WA
Meeting Material Links
Video
No video available
2006
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
SeaTac Airport Marriott, Salon C
3201 S 176th
Seattle, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
SeaTac Airport Marriott, Salon C
3201 S 176th
Seattle, WA
Meeting Time & Location
1:00 p.m.
SeaTac Airport Marriott, Salon C
3201 S 176th
Seattle, WA