Bill > SB6211

This bill modifies existing law to create a uniform process for cities that plan under the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.040), which is a state law requiring certain cities and counties to plan for projected population growth, to implement real estate excise taxes. Specifically, it removes a requirement that cities within counties planning under a specific section of the Growth Management Act must obtain voter approval for ordinances imposing this excise tax, thereby allowing these cities to adopt such ordinances without a public vote. The bill also clarifies that the definition of "capital project" for which these taxes can be used now includes airports that are part of the national plan of integrated airport systems with less than 10,000 annual enplanements, and it allows for the use of these tax revenues for facilities for those experiencing homelessness and affordable housing projects, with certain limitations and documentation requirements.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6211&Year=2025&Initiative=false