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WA SJR8210

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

James McCune

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VII limiting annual increases in assessed property values to the lesser of 1% or inflation, starting from a baseline of January 1, 2027

  • Resets the assessed value baseline to true and fair market value upon a change in property ownership, with the 1% or inflation cap applying thereafter

  • Allows assessed values to increase by the full fair value of new construction and property improvements in the year they are completed

  • Requires voter approval at the next general election; if passed, applies to property taxes levied for collection beginning in 2028

  • Directs the Secretary of State to publish notice of the amendment at least four times in every legal newspaper during the four weeks before the election

Legislative Description

Providing a constitutional amendment to limit growth of assessed valuation of real property.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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