Making the property tax exemption for multipurpose senior citizen centers permanent.
SB 5970 makes permanent a 2017 property tax exemption for multipurpose senior citizen centers in Washington State. The bill ensures these centers, which provide services like meals and social programs for older adults, will continue to qualify for a property tax break without needing annual legislative renewal. It specifically clarifies that the existing tax preference (created in 2017) is not subject to a general tax code provision (RCW 82.32.805). This change provides long-term financial stability for these community facilities without altering eligibility or creating new requirements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 5, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 16, 2026
How they voted
51–0
Passed
Total votes 51
Feb 16, 2026
D
Democratic31
100% Yea
R
Republican20
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
13
Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 16, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (51-0)
senate
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
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Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
WM - Majority; do pass.
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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