JOINT RESOLUTION · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHJR 4210
HJR 4210: First-time homebuyers/tx exm
Amending the Constitution to authorize a three-year property tax exemption for first-time homebuyers.
Summary
- An amendment to Article 7 of the Washington Constitutional is proposed that would allow residences owned and occupied by qualified first-time homebuyers to be exempt from property taxes for a period of up to three full assessment years after the purchase. To qualify for the exemption the purchaser must meet specific income and residential requirements.
From the House Bill Report (HJR 4210), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 29, 1991
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Sent to voters
- Prime sponsor
- Jesse Wineberry (D-43)
- Introduced
- January 29, 1991 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 1992
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
- Versions
- HJR 4210, SHJR 4210
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jesse Wineberry (D-43)
16 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HJR 4210 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HJR 4210 (2019–20) Pretrial detention/firearms
- HJR 4210 (2017–18) Catastrophic incidents
- HJR 4210 (2015–16) School district bonds/voting
- HJR 4210 (2013–14) Cmty redevelopment financing
- HJR 4210 (2011–12) Basic education expenditures