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WA HB1106

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Barnard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the VA disability rating requirement for property tax exemption eligibility from 80% to 40% combined service-connected evaluation rating
  • Veterans with a total disability rating for service-connected disability remain eligible regardless of evaluation percentage
  • Applies to property taxes levied for collection in 2027 and thereafter
  • Effective date is July 27, 2025; passed House 95-0 and Senate 48-1
  • Amends RCW 84.36.381 governing property tax exemptions for seniors, disabled persons, and veterans

Legislative Description

Recognizing the tremendous sacrifices made by our military veterans by phasing down the disability rating requirements to ensure more disabled veterans are eligible for property tax relief.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Ways & Means3/14/2025
Rules2/13/2025
Finance1/13/2025

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