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

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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