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WA SB5386
Reducing administrative complexity by increasing transparency of revenue flows for activities funded by document recording fees.
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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
04/04/2023
04/04/2023
Crossed Over
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
Passed
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to reducing administrative complexity by 2 increasing transparency of revenue flows for activities funded by 3 document recording fees; amending RCW 43.185C.010, 43.185C.045, 4 43.185C.070, 43.185C.080, 43.185C.185, 36.18.010, 84.36.560, and 5 84.36.675; reenacting and amending RCW 43.185C.060, 43.185C.190, and 6 59.18.030; adding a new section to chapter 36.22 RCW; repealing RCW 7 36.22.176, 36.22.178, 36.22.179, 36.22.1791, 43.185C.061, and 8 43.185C.215; and providing an expiration date. 9
AI Summary
This bill proposes to reduce administrative complexity by increasing transparency of revenue flows for activities funded by document recording fees. The key provisions are:
- Establishing a $183 surcharge per recorded instrument, with some exemptions, and specifying how the collected funds will be distributed and used - including for the home security fund, affordable housing for all, and the landlord mitigation program.
- Amending various statutes related to homelessness assistance programs, including the home security fund account, homeless housing grant program, and eviction prevention rental assistance program, to align with the new surcharge structure.
- Repealing existing recording fee surcharges and accounts that are being replaced by the new surcharge established in the bill.
This bill aims to streamline and consolidate the revenue sources and uses related to homelessness assistance and affordable housing programs in Washington state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date 7/23/2023. (on 05/04/2023)
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