Amending the Constitution to allow for a property tax exemption for a principal place of residence.
This constitutional amendment (HJR 4204) proposes adding a new section to Washington’s Constitution to authorize the legislature to create a property tax exemption for a primary residence. If approved by voters, it would allow the legislature to pass laws granting this exemption, with the ability to set specific rules, restrictions, or eligibility conditions. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election, as mandated by the bill’s process for constitutional changes. It directly affects future legislative action on property tax policy but does not establish the exemption itself.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
April Berg
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Bernbaum
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Pollet
DDemocratic
Co
Jamila Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Parshley
DDemocratic
Co
Mari Leavitt
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Fosse
DDemocratic
Co
Osman Salahuddin
DDemocratic
Co
Shelley Kloba
DDemocratic
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