Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5385: Timberland definition/REET
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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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 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chapman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Rebecca Saldaña | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Referred to Ways & Means.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- ANR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.