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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to repealing the estate tax; creating new 2 sections; recodifying RCW 83.100.230; decodifying RCW 83.100.900; 3 repealing RCW 83.100.010, 83.100.020, 83.100.040, 83.100.046, 4 83.100.047, 83.100.048, 83.100.050, 83.100.060, 83.100.070, 5 83.100.080, 83.100.090, 83.100.095, 83.100.110, 83.100.120, 6 83.100.130, 83.100.140, 83.100.150, 83.100.160, 83.100.170, 7 83.100.180, 83.100.190, 83.100.200, 83.100.210, 83.100.220, 8 83.100.901, 83.100.902, 83.100.903, and 83.100.906; and providing an 9 effective date. 10
AI Summary
This bill aims to completely repeal Washington state's estate tax by eliminating numerous existing statutes related to estate taxation. The legislature justifies this action by arguing that the estate tax currently discourages economic activity, drives individuals and families out of state, and disproportionately affects people who cannot easily navigate or mitigate its financial impact. The bill will systematically remove all legal provisions related to the estate tax, including definitions, tax calculation methods, filing requirements, and administrative procedures across nearly 30 different sections of state law. Specifically, the bill will decodify certain sections, recodify one section to a different chapter, and set an effective date of August 1, 2025, meaning the estate tax will be eliminated for decedents dying on or after that date. The legislative rationale emphasizes creating a more competitive economic environment, reducing tax burdens, and making Washington a more attractive place for individuals, families, and businesses to reside and invest.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1666&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 1666 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=73927 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1666.pdf |
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