BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1700

HB 1700: Property tax/current use

Changing current use taxation provisions.

Summary

  • Assessors are instructed not to remove land from forest land classification or designation if the land is expected to be acquired in a transaction exempt from paying the back taxes. The sale or transfer of fee title to the Parks and Recreation Commission for park and recreation purposes is exempt from compensating and additional taxes.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1700), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 13, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 11, 1995
Prime sponsor
Barry Sehlin (R-10)
Introduced
February 6, 1995 in the House
Last action
May 11, 1995
Session law
Chapter 330, Laws of 1995
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1700, SHB 1700

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Barry Sehlin (R-10)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 14, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1700
86 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35100
Republican511100
How each member voted

Yea (86)

Senate · Final Passage

April 13, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1700
44 Yea 3 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23011
Republican21300
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 20, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1700
77 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32301
Republican451601
How each member voted

Yea (77)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 1700 in other sessions

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