HB1494Introduced in the House
Concerning the property tax exemptions for new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.
Introduced by Alex Ramel, District 040B
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Concerning the property tax exemptions for new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.
Where it stands
Effective date 7/27/2025.
April 25, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 15, 2025
30
Yes
18
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
49 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | No |
| Bill Ramos | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | No |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Absent |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Finance.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
FIN - Majority; do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
WM - Majority; do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 164, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Washington Legislature website
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
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- Fiscal Note (supplement)
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