Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1983: Timberland definition/REET
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1983 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 17, 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: Steve Tharinger (D). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Governor signed.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to the definition of timberland for the purposes of determining the real estate excise tax for a governmental entity;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Tharinger | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Adam Bernbaum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor signed.
- Chapter 171, 2026 Laws.
- Effective date 6/11/2026.
- Delivered to Governor.
- President signed.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- Speaker signed.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- WM - Majority; do pass.
- Minority; do not pass.
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