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WA HJR4200

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Suzanne Schmidt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VII, section 1 of the Washington State Constitution to be placed before voters at the next general election

  • Increases the personal property tax exemption amount from $15,000 to $50,000

  • Removes the restriction limiting the exemption to "each head of a family liable to assessment and taxation," making the $50,000 exemption apply more broadly

  • Requires the Secretary of State to publish notice of the constitutional amendment at least four times during the four weeks preceding the election in every legal newspaper in the state

Legislative Description

Concerning the taxation of personal property.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/27/2025
Finance1/13/2025

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