Bill > HJR4204

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Washington state legislature to provide a property tax exemption for a principal place of residence. Specifically, the amendment would give the legislature the authority to create a tax break for homeowners on their primary residence, with the ability to establish whatever restrictions or conditions it considers appropriate. If approved, this amendment would be added to Article VII of the Washington State Constitution and would need to be ratified by voters at the next general election. The secretary of state would be required to publish notice of the proposed amendment at least four times in the four weeks leading up to the election, in every legal newspaper in the state. This resolution represents a potential significant change in property tax policy, giving lawmakers more flexibility to provide tax relief for homeowners by creating a constitutional pathway for a residential property tax exemption.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4204&Year=2025&Initiative=false