Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5385: Timberland definition/REET

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

Plain-language summary

SB 5385 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real estate excise tax for a governmental entity. Primary sponsor: Mike Chapman (D). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Chapman (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.