BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5521: Trees in urban growth areas

Concerning the property taxation and valuation of standing trees within urban growth area boundaries.

Summary

An exemption from property taxation is provided for any standing tree on real property located in an urban growth area boundary, if the taxpayer provides the county assessor documentation on the value of the tree or trees. The value of the tree or trees must be determined by a certified arborist at the taxpayer's expense.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5521), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the property taxation and valuation of standing trees within urban growth area boundaries;

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

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