BILL · 2025–26 SESSION
HB 1953: Unclaimed property/local gov
Regarding the distribution of unclaimed property to local governments.
Summary
- Adds local governments to owners who can receive unclaimed property paid or delivered by the Department of Revenue without filing a form.
- Requires the Department of Revenue to annually notify local governments of existing unclaimed property paid over by holders.
From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1953), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Amy Walen (D-48)
- Introduced
- February 12, 2025 in the House
- Last action
- January 12, 2026
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to the distribution of unclaimed property to local governments;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Amy Walen (D-48)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Finance.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 1953 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1953 (2023–24) Dept. of licensing documents
- HB 1953 (2021–22) Sensitive voter information
- HB 1953 (2019–20) Sno-park recreation permits
- HB 1953 (2017–18) WISHA penalties
- HB 1953 (2015–16) Bargaining rep recert. votes
- HB 1953 (2013–14) Local option transp. revenue
- HB 1953 (2011–12) Real estate excise taxes
- HB 1953 (2009–10) Fish & wildlife officers