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WA SB5479

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marko Liias

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the lookback period for calculating additional taxes owed when land is removed from open space, farm/agricultural, or timberland classification from seven years to four years

  • Adds new definitions for "agritourism activity," "appurtenance," "incidental use," and "primary use" to clarify allowable uses on classified agricultural land

  • Explicitly permits agritourism activities on classified farm and agricultural land, including farm tours, petting zoos, corn mazes, hayrides, barn parties, horseback riding, fishing, camping, and celebratory events like weddings and birthday parties

  • Protects land from losing its classification due to celebratory gatherings/events or construction of small supporting structures, gravel parking lots, or minor alterations to existing appurtenances that support agritourism or other incidental uses

  • Allows assessors to waive or county treasurers to refund any additional tax, interest, and penalty owed or previously paid under the classification removal provisions

Legislative Description

Providing tax relief for certain incidental uses on open space land.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means2/21/2025
Agriculture & Natural Resources1/24/2025

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