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WashingtonSB 52212025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Simplifying processes and timelines related to personal property distraint.

Sponsored By: Jessica Bateman (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Bonded titles for unclear vehicle ownership

Beginning July 27, 2025, if ownership is unclear, you can register a vehicle for three years without a title or get a bonded title. The bond runs three years and equals 1.5 times the vehicle’s value; claims cannot exceed the bond. You must have obtained it from the owner of record or an interim owner by purchase, trade, gift, lease, or inheritance. This does not cover unauthorized or abandoned vehicles, snowmobiles, or Washington dealer sales.

More time and interest relief for mobile homes

Beginning July 27, 2025, the law delays seizure of certain mobile and manufactured homes for three years after the first tax delinquency. If collection would cost more than the tax, the treasurer can cancel the tax. For low‑income title owners who live there, the treasurer must waive interest and penalties when base taxes are paid. Apply at least 14 days before distraint is recorded, and you cannot have received a prior waiver.

Some uncollectible personal property taxes canceled

Beginning July 27, 2025, when the treasurer cannot find goods to seize or collection is impractical, the treasurer files a list and affidavit by February 1. The county legislative authority may then cancel those personal property taxes if it determines they cannot be collected.

Clearer seizure and sale rules for taxes

Beginning July 27, 2025, if property is hard to move, seizure starts when the treasurer files a notice with the county auditor and sends you a registered letter 30 days before sale. Treasurers may hold the sale online under state auction rules. If bids exceed the minimum due, the extra goes to the title holder named in the notice, on application. You must claim it within three years after the sale, or the claim ends.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jessica Bateman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Keith Wagoner

    Republican • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 143 • No: 2

House vote • 4/10/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 94 • No: 2 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 2/12/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/22/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 130, 2025 Laws.

    4/22/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    4/22/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/17/2025legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    4/16/2025legislature

  6. President signed.

    4/15/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    4/10/2025Senate

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/10/2025Senate

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    4/8/2025Senate

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    3/31/2025Senate

  11. FIN - Executive action taken by committee.

    3/27/2025Senate

  12. FIN - Majority; do pass.

    3/27/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Finance.

    3/6/2025Senate

  14. Committee relieved of further consideration.

    3/6/2025Senate

  15. First reading, referred to Housing.

    2/17/2025Senate

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    2/12/2025Senate

  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/12/2025Senate

  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/12/2025Senate

  19. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

    2/5/2025Senate

  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    1/31/2025Senate

  21. LGV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/30/2025Senate

  22. First reading, referred to Local Government.

    1/13/2025Senate

  23. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/10/2025Senate

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