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WA HB2608
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Barnard
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AI Summary
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Amends RCW 84.25.110 to allow nuclear facilities requiring U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission certification to receive up to two additional 24-month extensions (total potential 72 months) to complete construction under the targeted urban area tax exemption program
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Requires nuclear facility projects to submit verification of compliance with RCW 84.25.080 requirements, a copy of the executed community workforce agreement or project labor agreement, and a statement of postconstruction prevailing or family living wage jobs
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Mandates cities to consult with the Department of Labor and Industries to confirm contractors have complied with wage and hour laws, workers were paid prevailing wages, and state-registered apprentices were employed on nuclear construction projects
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Extends the city's timeline to file tax exemption certificates with county assessors from 10 days to 30 days after the review period expires
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Exempts these provisions from the tax preference performance statement requirements under RCW 82.32.805 and 82.32.808
Legislative Description
Modifying the targeted urban areas tax preference for projects related to nuclear facilities.
Last Action
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
1/27/2026