Bill > SJR8203

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Washington State Constitution that would allow the state legislature to create a property tax exemption for a principal place of residence. Specifically, the resolution would add a new section to Article VII of the state constitution, giving the legislature the authority to establish a tax exemption for residential real property that serves as a person's primary home. The proposed amendment would also grant the legislature broad discretion to define the terms, conditions, and restrictions of such an exemption. If approved, this constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election, with the secretary of state required to publish notice of the proposed amendment at least four times in legal newspapers across the state during the four weeks preceding the election. The goal of this resolution appears to be providing the state legislature with more flexibility to offer property tax relief for homeowners.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8203&Year=2025&Initiative=false