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WashingtonHB 19832025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real estate excise tax for a governmental entity.

Sponsored By: Steve Tharinger (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Timberland tax rate covers more government purchases

Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington expands timberland tax treatment for land sold or transferred to government entities. Qualifying transfers face a 1.28% real estate excise tax rate. This covers land, structures, and standing timber, including standing timber sold separately. The government entity must manage the land like designated forestland or classified timberland. It must also follow the management requirements in RCW 84.33.140(13)(j) or RCW 84.34.108(6)(m).

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Steve Tharinger

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Bernbaum

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 98 • No: 45

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 30 • No: 19

House vote • 2/12/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 68 • No: 26 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/24/2026House

  2. Chapter 171, 2026 Laws.

    3/24/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/24/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/10/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/9/2026legislature

  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/6/2026House

  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/6/2026House

  8. Speaker signed.

    3/6/2026legislature

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/5/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/2/2026House

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

    3/2/2026House

  12. Minority; do not pass.

    3/2/2026House

  13. WM - Majority; do pass.

    3/2/2026House

  14. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

    2/16/2026House

  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 26; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/12/2026House

  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/12/2026House

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

    2/11/2026House

  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/9/2026House

  19. FIN - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/6/2026House

  20. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/6/2026House

  21. FIN - Majority; do pass.

    2/6/2026House

  22. Referred to Finance.

    1/12/2026House

  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

    1/12/2026House

  24. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

    1/12/2026House

  25. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

    4/27/2025House

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