Providing local governments tax resources and fund flexibility.

The bill title was updated from 'Substitute House Bill' to 'Engrossed Substitute House Bill', reflecting its progression through the legislative process.

The specific section authorizing cities to impose a separate 0.5% real estate excise tax for affordable housing was removed, likely to streamline the process or align with new county-level rules.

A new section was added allowing counties to levy an additional property tax (up to 5 cents per $1,000) specifically for the operation and maintenance of public health clinics.

The section governing the 'Housing and Related Services' sales tax was renumbered and had its section number updated to reflect the new bill structure.

Various section numbers were renumbered throughout the document (e.g., Sec. 301 became Sec. 201) to align with the new bill structure, and some redundant or outdated references were cleaned up.

Added a new property tax levy (5 cents per $1,000) specifically for the operation, maintenance, and capital expenses of public health clinics.

Added a new property tax levy for veterans' assistance, setting a minimum rate of 1.125 cents and a maximum of 27 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.

Added a new property tax levy for developmental disabilities and mental health services, increasing the minimum rate from 2.5 to 2.5 cents (clarified) and maintaining a maximum of 2.5 cents per $1,000.

Added a new provision allowing flood control zones to provide recovery assistance to households and businesses damaged by flood events.

Changed the effective date for the affordable housing real estate excise tax from 30 days after an election to a minimum of 75 days after notification, with implementation restricted to January, April, or July.

Updated the bill's effective dates and expiration dates to align with the new sections and revised scope.

Modified the affordable housing real estate excise tax to allow counties to provide a credit against their tax if a city within the county has already imposed a similar tax.

Updated the bill header to reflect its status as a 'Substitute House Bill' and changed the reading date from January 13, 2026, to February 3, 2026.

Modified the requirements for imposing the children and families sales tax to include a credit mechanism for counties if a city within the county imposes the tax.