ESHB 2442 — Providing local governments tax resources and fund flexibility.

What this bill does

Expands the use of local real estate excise tax revenues. Authorizes a new county imposed public utility tax. Authorizes a new local sales and use tax of 0.01 percent to fund services for children and families. Expands the authorized uses of the local sales and use tax revenues for housing and related services. Makes changes to the veterans’ assistance levy and the levy for developmental disabilities and mental health. Extends the maximum length of the excess property tax levy. Expands the authorized use of funds generated by the county sales tax on rental cars.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 17, 2026
  53 yea · 44 nay · 1 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 11, 2026
  51 yea · 45 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 5, 2026
  26 yea · 22 nay · 1 not voting

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