Washington 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1982 — Clarifying the applicability of penalty and interest on personal property taxes.

Last action — Effective date 3/24/2022.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2022. Enacted.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 94% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

222 added · 221 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised bill HB 1982 introduces a new interest rate structure for delinquent property taxes, reducing the rate to 9% for residential properties with four or fewer units, starting January 1, 2023. This change aims to provide some financial relief for smaller property owners, making it easier for them to keep up with their taxes. Additionally, the bill clarifies the penalties that will be applied to different types of properties, which helps ensure that everyone is aware of their obligations. These adjustments reflect a more tiered approach to tax burdens in the property market.

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H-2107.2 HOUSE BILL 1982 State of Washington 67th Legislature 2022 Regular Session By Representatives Volz, Caldier, Wylie, and Graham Read first time 01/13/22.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL 1982 State of Washington 67th Legislature 2022 Regular Session By Representatives Volz, Caldier, Wylie, and Graham Read first time 01/13/22.
1 HB 1982 April and, except as provided in this section, are delinquent after that date.
1 EHB 1982 April and, except as provided in this section, are delinquent after that date.
2 HB 1982 the remainder of such tax is due and payable on or before the following thirty-first day of October and is delinquent after that date.
2 EHB 1982 the remainder of such tax is due and payable on or before the following thirty-first day of October and is delinquent after that date.
Interest must be calculated at the rate in effect at the time of the tax payment, regardless of when the taxes were first delinquent.
Interest must be calculated at the rate ((in effect at the time of the tax payment, regardless of when the taxes were first delinquent)) as described below.
or (B))) Nine percent per annum for all residential real property with four or fewer units per taxable parcel, including manufactured/ mobile homes as defined in RCW 59.20.030;
or (B))) Nine percent per annum for all residential real property with four or fewer units per taxable parcel, including manufactured/ mobile homes as defined in RCW 59.20.030 for taxes levied in 2023 or after;
(c)(i) If a taxpayer is successfully participating in a payment agreement under subsection (15)(b) of this section or a partial payment program pursuant to subsection (15)(c) of this section, the p.
p.
3 HB 1982 county treasurer may not assess additional penalties on delinquent taxes that are included within the payment agreement.
3 EHB 1982 (c)(i) If a taxpayer is successfully participating in a payment agreement under subsection (15)(b) of this section or a partial payment program pursuant to subsection (15)(c) of this section, the county treasurer may not assess additional penalties on delinquent taxes that are included within the payment agreement.
(c) For purposes of chapter 84.64 RCW, any taxes, interest, or penalties deemed delinquent under this section remain delinquent until such time as all taxes, interest, and penalties for the tax year in which the taxes were first due and payable have been paid in full.
(c) For purposes of chapter 84.64 RCW, any taxes, interest, or penalties deemed delinquent under this section remain delinquent p.
p.
4 EHB 1982 until such time as all taxes, interest, and penalties for the tax year in which the taxes were first due and payable have been paid in full.
4 HB 1982 Periods of armed conflict.
Periods of armed conflict.
Electronic bill presentment and payment may be on a monthly or other periodic basis as the treasurer deems proper for:
Electronic bill presentment and p.
5 EHB 1982 payment may be on a monthly or other periodic basis as the treasurer deems proper for:
and p.
and (b) Prepayments of current tax.
5 HB 1982 (b) Prepayments of current tax.
(d) Payments on past due taxes must include collection of the oldest delinquent year, which includes interest, penalties, and taxes within an eighteen-month period, prior to filing a certificate of p.
p.
6 HB 1982 delinquency under chapter 84.64 RCW or distraint pursuant to RCW 84.56.070.
6 EHB 1982 (d) Payments on past due taxes must include collection of the oldest delinquent year, which includes interest, penalties, and taxes within an eighteen-month period, prior to filing a certificate of delinquency under chapter 84.64 RCW or distraint pursuant to RCW 84.56.070.
(b) The taxpayer occupies the property as their principal place of residence;
and (c) The taxpayer has not previously received a waiver on the property as provided under this subsection.
7 HB 1982 Definitions.
7 EHB 1982 (b) The taxpayer occupies the property as their principal place of residence;
and (c) The taxpayer has not previously received a waiver on the property as provided under this subsection.
Definitions.
8 HB 1982
8 EHB 1982
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Action History

  1. Effective date 3/24/2022.

  2. Chapter 143, 2022 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  10. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM

  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  12. WM - Majority; do pass.

  13. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM.

  14. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 04:00 PM

  15. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.

  16. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  22. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 08:00 AM

  23. Minority; without recommendation.

  24. FIN - Majority; do pass.

  25. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.

  26. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 10:00 AM

  27. Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 10:00 AM.

  28. First reading, referred to Finance.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#38)

Passed 48 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 18000
Republican 13000
Democrat 17001
Total 48001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Billig — Yea
Brown — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Das — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Yea
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sefzik — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Wilson, L. — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#17)

Passed 94 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 25100
Democrat 48000
Unaffiliated 21102
Total 94202
% of votes cast 96%2%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Chambers — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Gilday — Yea
Harris-Talley — Yea
Hoff — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Nay
Kretz — Not Voting
Maycumber — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Robertson — Yea
Sells — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Not Voting
Vick — Yea
Wicks — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Johnson, J. — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Who sponsors HB 1982?
HB 1982 is sponsored by Jenny Graham (Republican), Sharon Wylie (Democrat), Michelle Valdez (Republican), and Mike Volz (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1982?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2022. Enacted.
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