JOINT RESOLUTION · 2017–18 SESSION

HJR 4208: Property tax homestead exem.

Amending the Constitution to provide a homestead exemption from property taxes.

Summary

Amends the Washington State Constitution to grant the Legislature the authority to provide a homestead exemption from property taxes levied for state purposes on up to $50,000 of residential real property valuation.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HJR 4208), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 15, 2017First reading, referred to Finance (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

HJR 4208 (2025–26) Autonomous regions · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2023–24) Gendered terms/Constitution · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2021–22) Personal property taxation · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2019–20) Property tax res. value cap · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2015–16) People's business, access · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2013–14) Legislative sessions · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2011–12) Tax increase legislation · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2009–10) Tax increase restrictions · Did not pass · died in committee