BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
HB 2696: Timber compensating taxes
Extending exemptions from timber compensating taxes.
Summary
- The assessor is directed to classify as forest land (current use valuation) land acquired in an exchange with a government entity for other forest land in Washington. The back tax exception for transfers to a governmental agency or to a nature conservancy corporation for the conservation of the land is extended to all areas of the state.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2696), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 19, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jeff Morris (D-40)
- Introduced
- January 19, 1998 in the House
- Last action
- January 19, 1998
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jeff Morris (D-40)
9 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 5 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.
HB 2696 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2696 (2025–26) Less restrictive alt./owners
- HB 2696 (2019–20) Meat and poultry misbranding
- HB 2696 (2017–18) CDL medical certificates
- HB 2696 (2015–16) Mairjuana plant sale/medical
- HB 2696 (2013–14) Telephone assistance program
- HB 2696 (2011–12) Planned actions under SEPA
- HB 2696 (2009–10) Col. river salmonid fishery
- HB 2696 (2007–08) Levels of lead in children