Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1115: Recording fees/escrow tax

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

HB 1115 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on December 23, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning the excise tax treatment of amounts received by title and escrow businesses from clients for remittance to a county filing office for the purpose of recording documents. Primary sponsor: Steve Tharinger (D). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steve Tharinger (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.