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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5691

SB 5691: Senior citizens, property tx

Concerning property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired because of physical disability.

Summary

  • The maximum income thresholds to qualify for the exemption program are increased by $5,000 as follows: If the income level is $35,001 to $40,000 all excess levies are exempt; If the income level is $30,001 to $35,000 all excess levies and regular levies on the greater of $50,000 or 35 percent of assessed are exempt, up to $70,000 maximum; and If the income level is $30,000 or less, all excess levies and regular…

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5691), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Christine Rolfes (D-23)
Introduced
January 29, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5691, SSB 5691

AN ACT Relating to property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired because of physical disability;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Christine Rolfes (D-23)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33Sharon Nelson D-34Jeannie Darneille D-27Bob Hasegawa D-11Steve Conway D-29Rosemary McAuliffe D-1

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5691)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5691)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5691)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5691)
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5691)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  11. GOS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5691)
  12. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5691)
  13. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5691)
  14. Referred to Ways & Means.
  15. And refer to Ways & Means.
  16. GOS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  17. First reading, referred to Government Operations & Security.

SB 5691 in other sessions

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