WA SB5186

Lowers the voter approval threshold for school district bond measures from 60% (three-fifths) to a simple majority (50%+1) for issuing bonds and validating indebtedness for school facilities

Eliminates the 40% voter turnout validation requirement for school bond elections, requiring only a majority of those voting on the proposition to approve

Removes school facilities from the definition of "public facilities" eligible for impact fees under the Growth Management Act, eliminating the authority for local governments to collect school impact fees on new development

Repeals provisions allowing school districts to initiate foreclosure proceedings for unpaid impact fees and removes requirements for counties/cities to consult with school districts on impact fee deferrals

Takes effect only if voters approve a companion constitutional amendment (S-0600/25) modifying local funding authority for school district facilities at the next general election