House2025-26 sessionFiscal note

HB 2528 — Creating uniformity for the process by which cities planning under the growth management act implement real estate excise taxes.

Did not pass — the 2025–26 session has ended

Sponsor
Springer
Introduced
January 16, 2026
Status
H Rules R
Last action
Referred to Rules 2 Review. (February 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Removes the requirement that any county choosing to fully plan under the Growth Management Act, and the cities within those counties, must seek voter approval before imposing a local real estate excise tax.

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