BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 5786: School levies
Authorizing voter approved regular property tax levies for school purposes.
Summary
- Counties are authorized to impose a permanent regular property tax levy for the maintenance and operation of schools upon a majority vote of the people. The maximum levy rate is $0.75 per $1,000 of assessed value.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Brian Weinstein (D-41)
- Introduced
- February 7, 2005 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
- Companion bill
- HB 1484
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to county property tax levies for school purposes;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Brian Weinstein (D-41)
6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- Minority; do not pass.
- EKHE - Majority; without recommendation.
- Referred to Ways & Means.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
SB 5786 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5786 (2025–26) Liquor license fees
- SB 5786 (2023–24) Business corporations
- SB 5786 (2021–22) Puget Sound nutrient permits
- SB 5786 (2019–20) Higher education/research
- SB 5786 (2017–18) Fertilizer, etc./B&O tax
- SB 5786 (2015–16) Decision making, support for
- SB 5786 (2013–14) Commercial fishing guides
- SB 5786 (2011–12) Local retail sales & use tax