Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5983: Current use land/sale to gov
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5983 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempting land classified under current use that is sold or transferred to a governmental entity from additional tax in certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Marko Liias (D). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Senate Rules "X" file.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to exempting land classified under current use that is sold or transferred to a governmental entity from additional tax in certain circumstances;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marko Liias | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Keith Goehner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- LGV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- First reading, referred to Local Government.
- Prefiled for introduction.