WA People
BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 1423: Forest land compensating tax

Encouraging economic development by exempting certain counties from the forest land compensating tax.

Summary

  • Extends the exception for payment of back taxes on designated forest land sold or transferred for the purpose of conserving open space land to include counties with a population density between 625 and 675 inhabitants per square mile (Kitsap County).

From the House Bill Report (HB 1423), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2011
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Sherry Appleton (D-23)
Introduced
January 20, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
ESB 5169
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to encouraging economic development by exempting certain counties from the forest land compensating tax;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sherry Appleton (D-23)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Christine Rolfes D-23Kathy Haigh D-35Fred Finn D-35Larry Seaquist D-26

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. Referred to Ways & Means.
  7. CDH - Executive action taken by committee.
  8. CDH - Majority; do pass.
  9. First reading, referred to Community Development & Housing.

HB 1423 in other sessions

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