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JOINT RESOLUTION · 2007–08 SESSION

SJR 8226: Homestead exemption

Providing a homestead exemption from property taxes levied for state purposes.

Summary

An amendment of Article 7 of the State Constitution is submitted to the people at the next general election. The amendment expressly allows the Legislature to provide a homestead exemption on the state property tax levy of up to $100,000 of valuation on residential property.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8226), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

IntroducedJan 18, 2008
Out of committeestopped here
Passed Senate
Passed House
Sent to voters

Prime sponsor: Joseph Zarelli (R-18)
Introduced: January 18, 2008 in the Senate
Last action: January 18, 2008

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joseph Zarelli (R-18)

13 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 10 Republicans)

Steve Hobbs D-44 Don Benton R-17 Cheryl Pflug R-5 Val Stevens R-39 Jim Honeyford R-15 Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13 Bob McCaslin R-4 Linda Evans Parlette R-12 Dale Brandland R-42 Mike Hewitt R-16 Jerome Delvin R-8 Marilyn Rasmussen D-2 Tim Sheldon D-35

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

Jan 18, 2008First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SJR 8226 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SJR 8226 (2011–12) Income tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8226 (2003–04) Property tax assessed value · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8226 (2001–02) Emergency reserve fund · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8226 (1993–94) Constitution article ratific · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8226 (1991–92) Emergency reserve fund · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

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