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WA SB5994

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adrian Cortes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts that do not pass a capital project levy in the current year will receive timber tax distributions calculated using the highest capital project levy rate from either of the two preceding years
  • School districts that do not pass an enrichment levy in the current year will receive timber tax distributions calculated using the highest enrichment levy rate from either of the two preceding years
  • Amends RCW 84.33.081 governing timber tax distribution to counties and taxing districts
  • Passed Senate 47-2 on February 11, 2026 and House 96-0 on March 4, 2026
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon signing

Legislative Description

Preserving timber tax distributions for school districts with recent school district levy failures.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Finance2/14/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Ways & Means1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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