Possible Shutdown of State Government Operations

UPDATED 1 p.m., Thursday, June 27

Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee and Department of Revenue Director have confirmed there will be no shutdown of state government operations. Operations will continue as normal.

We will update you again *only* if there is an impact to BLS service delivery and processes.

Thank you for your patience in the past weeks as we dealt with contingency plans.

~BLS Partnership Services

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The state Legislature has not yet come to an agreement on a new operating budget. The Governor’s office remains hopeful for a final, signed budget by Sunday, June 30.

The Department of Revenue along with all state agencies has been asked to prepare for a worst-case scenario, a shutdown of state government.

Stoppage of BLS Services

If a budget is not passed, all business license applications, business license renewals, and online corporation registrations and renewals will be stopped at 5 p.m., Saturday, June 29.

Other impacts are:
 •Licensing fees and revenues will not be funded to partners.
 •Business licenses and renewals will not be mailed.
 •BLS staff will not be available.

 The BLS website will remain online. Also, partners will be able to access their designated BLS subsystems.

 Future Communications

We will update by Friday, June 28, about the status of the state budget. If you have questions, you may contact BLS Partnership Services this week at (360) 705-6777

Bon Voyage to Our BLS Hero



Join us in thanking Dennis Roth for 34 years of service, dedication, and expertise.

 We wish him well on his retirement from Business Licensing Service on June 30.

We are bidding fond farewell to a great colleague, problem-solver, systems guru, data conversion expert, friend, and much more.

Not only has Dennis provided outstanding service and knowledge for 34 years, he has also been an amazing teammate, trainer, and all-around business licensing institution. He will truly be missed!

 

Farewell, Dennis -- our BLS Hero!

 



BLS Focus Group: North Puget Sound - 1 pm June 26

If you were emailed an invitation, please...
...Join us for the City Business Licensing Focus Group - North Puget Sound

Where: Redmond City Hall - Council Conference Room 
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Time: 1 pm, Pacific Daylight Time

Directions

Agenda

City Requirements Questions

Presentation

You're Invited to the 2013 BLS City Conference

Join us for the 2013 BLS City Conference.

RSVP NOW at dorblspartner@dor.wa.gov.

AGENDA

 

What to expect:

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, June 12
Moses Lake Fire Department
• MLS/BLS updates since 2011
• Legislative updates
• System training with question/answer session
• Partner discussion

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BLS Partner Conference is preceded by Department of Revenue Local Government Partnership Meeting

 

 

Glitch today with SFT.wa.gov "Tumbleweed"

Partners,

Our apologies for problems this morning with https://sft.wa.gov, which is often called "Tumbleweed."

There was a small glitch last night when an encryption certificate was updated. The error was fixed by 10 a.m. Wednesday.

We're very sorry for the delay in providing your data and reports. It's working now.

~BLS Partnership Services
 

BLS Focus Group: Southwest Washington - 1 pm Tuesday

If you were emailed an invitation, please...
...Join us for the City Business Licensing Focus Group - Southwest Washington


Where: City of Vancouver City Hall - Birch Conference Room
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Time: 1 pm, Pacific Daylight Time

Directions

Agenda

Presentation

City Requirements Questions

Credit Card Billings - Make Sure Your Payment Processes

BLS City Partners,

Credit card bills for the first quarter of 2013 are processed. The invoices will be sent to you soon. 

NOTE: Please include a copy of the invoice with your payment. 

Attaching the invoice will ensure you are credited for the payment.

Also, it prevents BLS payments from getting mixed up with tax payments, refunds or other funds.

Thank you,

~BLS Partnership Services