HB 1480 Introduced

Allowing all counties to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters.

Last action: 2026-01-12 — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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Official Description

Allowing all counties to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters.

Bill Details

Bill Number
HB 1480
Current Status
Introduced
Sponsors
Alex Ramel, Debra Lekanoff, Davina Duerr, Beth Doglio, Julia Reed, Lisa Parshley, Strom Peterson, Nicole Macri, Sharon Santos, Shaun Scott, Gerry Pollet
Introduced
2025-01-21
Chamber
House
Current Committee
Finance

Bill History

  • 2025-01-21 First reading, referred to Finance.
  • 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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