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WA HJR4204

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

April Berg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VII of the Washington State Constitution allowing the legislature to create a property tax exemption for residential real property used as a principal place of residence

  • Grants the legislature authority to establish restrictions and conditions on the exemption as it deems proper

  • Requires the amendment be submitted to qualified voters at the next general election for approval or rejection

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

  • Sponsored by Representatives Berg and Ramel during the 2025 Regular Session of the 69th Legislature

Legislative Description

Amending the Constitution to allow for a property tax exemption for a principal place of residence.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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