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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2502

HB 2502: Forest land classification

Modifying exceptions to the compensating tax provisions for removal from forest land classification to more closely parallel open space property tax provisions.

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 Kitsap and Thurston counties.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2502), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2012
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2012
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2012
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2012
  5. GovernorMar 29, 2012
  6. LawMar 29, 2012
Prime sponsor
Drew Hansen (D-23)
Introduced
January 16, 2012 in the House
Last action
March 29, 2012
Session law
Chapter 170, Laws of 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2502, ESHB 2502

AN ACT Relating to modifying exceptions to the compensating tax provisions for removal from forest land classification to more closely parallel open space property tax provisions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Drew Hansen (D-23)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Sherry Appleton D-23

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2012
Version voted on: ESHB 2502
95 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54002
Republican41100
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2012
Version voted on: ESHB 2502
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2012. (ESHB 2502)
  2. Chapter 170, 2012 Laws. (ESHB 2502)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2502)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2502)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2502)
  6. President signed. (ESHB 2502)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2502)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2502)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2502)
  10. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2502)
  11. WM - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2502)
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2502)
  13. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2502)
  14. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2502)
  15. GO - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2502)
  16. First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections. (ESHB 2502)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2502)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2502)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2502)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2502)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2502)
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2502)
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  26. WAYS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2502)
  27. WAYS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee.
  29. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

HB 2502 in other sessions

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