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WA SJR8203

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

June Robinson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VII of the Washington State Constitution allowing the legislature to create a property tax exemption for residential real property used as a principal place of residence
  • Grants the legislature authority to establish restrictions and conditions on the exemption as it deems proper
  • Requires the amendment to be submitted to qualified voters at the next general election for approval or rejection
  • Mandates the secretary of state to publish notice of the constitutional amendment at least four times during the four weeks preceding the election in every legal newspaper in the state
  • Introduced by Senator Robinson on 02/21/25 and referred to the Ways & Means Committee

Legislative Description

Amending the Constitution to allow for a property tax exemption for a principal place of residence.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/28/2025
Ways & Means2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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