WA HB2116

Increases the maximum property tax rate for school district enrichment levies from $2.50 to $3.00 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning with taxes collected in 2030

Raises the maximum per-pupil enrichment levy limit through 2030 to $2,500 (for districts under 40,000 students) or $3,000 (for districts with 40,000+ students), adjusted for inflation plus additional "inflation enhancements" of $500 in 2026 and 3.33 percentage points added to inflation annually from 2027-2030

Beginning in 2031, establishes a unified maximum per-pupil limit of $5,035 for all districts, adjusted for inflation starting in 2032

Increases the state local effort assistance threshold from $1,550 to $2,600 per student and raises the local effort assistance levy rate from $1.50 to $2.00 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning in 2030

State local effort assistance provisions take effect January 1, 2028