Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5111: Recording fees/escrow tax

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

Plain-language summary

SB 5111 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate 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: Mike Chapman (D). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Chapman (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.