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WA SB5252
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Shewmake
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AI Summary
- Removes the one-acre cap on property tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places, allowing exemptions for buildings, underlying land, and all necessary parking areas
- Maintains the existing 29-acre limit for essentially unimproved properties used primarily for annual community celebration events for at least 10 years
- Property must be used exclusively for public gatherings and available to all organizations or persons, with membership not required as a prerequisite for use
- Exemption is not nullified if rental income is used for capital improvements, maintenance, operations, or exempt purposes
- Applies to taxes levied for collection in 2026 and thereafter
Legislative Description
Removing the acreage limit on the property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places.
Last Action
Delivered to Governor.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/2/2026
Finance1/26/2026
Rules4/27/2025
Rules4/7/2025
Finance3/14/2025
Rules2/10/2025
Ways & Means1/14/2025
Full Bill Text
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