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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6162

SB 6162: Property tax

Concerning property tax reform.

Summary

  • Consolidates the state property tax levy into a single levy at a rate of $2.07355 per $1,000 of assessed value.
  • Exempts people qualifying for the property tax relief program for senior citizens, disabled individuals, and qualifying veterans (SPTE) from the state property tax.
  • Increases the amount of assessed value that can be exempted under the SPTE.
  • Authorizes a standard deduction of $7,500 per person in lieu of an itemized deduction amount for calculating combined disposable income for the SPTE.
  • Adds up to $6,000 in rental income to the allowable deductions from combined disposable income for the SPTE.
  • Increases qualifying income thresholds for the SPTE.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6162), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 16, 2026
  4. Passed HouseMar 6, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 23, 2026
  6. LawMar 23, 2026
Prime sponsor
Deborah Krishnadasan (D-26)
Introduced
January 15, 2026 in the Senate
Last action
March 23, 2026
Session law
Chapter 163, Laws of 2026
Companion bill
HB 2621
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6162, SSB 6162, ESSB 6162

AN ACT Relating to property tax reform by expanding and streamlining the senior citizen property tax relief program, consolidating the state property tax, and making the use of state property tax revenues more transparent;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Deborah Krishnadasan (D-26)

24 co-sponsors (23 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Emily Alvarado D-34Jessica Bateman D-22Mike Chapman D-24Leonard Christian R-4Steve Conway D-29Adrian Cortes D-18Manka Dhingra D-45Noel Frame D-36Victoria Hunt D-5Marko Liias D-21Liz Lovelett D-40John Lovick D-44T'wina Nobles D-28Tina Orwall D-33Jamie Pedersen D-43Marcus Riccelli D-3June Robinson D-38Rebecca Saldaña D-37Jesse Salomon D-32Sharon Shewmake D-42Vandana Slatter D-48Derek Stanford D-1Javier Valdez D-46Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2026
Version voted on: ESSB 6162
41 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican11800
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2026
Version voted on: ESSB 6162
93 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican35202
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 10, 2026
Version voted on: ESSB 6162
41 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican11800
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (ESSB 6162)
  2. Chapter 163, 2026 Laws. (ESSB 6162)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6162)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6162)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6162)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 6162)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 41; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6162)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6162)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESSB 6162)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6162)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6162)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6162)
  13. FIN - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6162)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6162)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6162)
  16. FIN - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 6162)
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6162)
  18. First reading, referred to Finance. (ESSB 6162)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6162)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6162)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6162)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6162)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6162)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  26. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6162)
  27. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6162)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6162)
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  32. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

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