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HB1480Introduced in the House

Allowing all counties to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by Alex Ramel, District 040B

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Allowing all counties to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters.

Where it stands

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

January 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First reading, referred to Finance.

  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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