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WA SB5510
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Shewmake
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum annual per parcel rates for conservation district charges: from $5 to $7.50 for most counties, from $10 to $15 for counties with over 480,000 population, and from $15 to $22.50 for counties with over 1.5 million population
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Establishes automatic inflation adjustments to maximum per parcel rates every three years beginning March 1, 2029, based on the Seattle metropolitan area consumer price index
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Requires the Department of Revenue to calculate and publish adjusted maximum rates on its website by March 31st, with adjustments rounded to the nearest $0.50 or $1
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Maintains existing maximum annual per acre rate at 10 cents per acre with no inflation adjustment
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Preserves existing landowner protections including the ability to block rate implementation through petition signed by at least 20% of affected landowners
Legislative Description
Concerning conservation district revenue limitations.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026