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WA SB6077

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vandana Slatter

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the deadline for county assessors to provide valuation criteria and comparable sales data to taxpayers from 21 to 28 business days (excluding legal holidays) before a board of equalization hearing

  • Requires assessors to share comparable sales and other valuation factors used to determine a property's assessed value when a taxpayer petitions for review

  • Prohibits either party from changing their comparable sales evidence after submission unless new evidence is found, in which case it must be provided at least 21-28 business days before the hearing

  • Authorizes the board of equalization to continue hearings or refuse to consider untimely submitted evidence if either party fails to meet disclosure requirements

  • Applies to appeal petitions filed on or after July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Concerning Washington's property assessment appeal procedures.

Last Action

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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