Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 6 D cosponsors

SB 5334 — Providing a local government option for the funding of essential affordable housing programs.

Last action — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

109 added · 113 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 5334 has clarified the tax rate for short-term rentals by removing the cap of 10 percent, allowing local governments greater flexibility in setting the rate as long as it isn't less than one percent. Additionally, it shifts the language regarding exemption criteria, specifying that it applies to "a person" instead of "an operator," which broadens the eligibility for tax exemptions. These changes matter because they empower cities and counties to better tailor their tax policies to local needs while still providing a pathway for individuals to qualify for tax relief under certain conditions.

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ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5334 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2023 Regular Session By Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs (originally sponsored by Senators Lovelett, Kuderer, Frame, Hasegawa, Nguyen, Nobles, and C.
S-0098.2 SENATE BILL 5334 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2023 Regular Session By Senators Lovelett, Kuderer, Frame, Hasegawa, Nguyen, Nobles, and C.
Wilson) READ FIRST TIME 02/10/23.
Wilson Read first time 01/12/23.
Referred to Committee on Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs.
The rate of tax may not exceed 10 percent on the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging of short-term rentals.
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(d) Any county ordinance or resolution adopted under this section shall contain a provision allowing a credit against the county tax for the full amount of any city or town tax imposed under this p.
1 ESSB 5334 (d) Any county ordinance or resolution adopted under this section shall contain a provision allowing a credit against the county tax for the full amount of any city or town tax imposed under this section upon the same taxable event.
1 SB 5334 section upon the same taxable event.
(e) A county, city, or town may develop criteria based on an operator's age and/or income to exempt no more than one short-term rental property per operator from the tax authorized under this section.
(e) A county, city, or town may develop criteria based on a person's age and/or income to exempt no more than one short-term rental property per person from the tax authorized under this section.
A county, city, or town must specify exemption criteria and outline a certification process for the exemptions in the resolution when it adopts legislation imposing the tax under this section.
(4) For the purposes of this section:
(4) For the purposes of this section, "short-term rental" and "short-term rental platform" have the same meanings as in RCW 64.37.010.
(a) "Operator" has the same meaning as in RCW 64.37.010.
(b) "Short-term rental" and "short-term rental platform" have the same meanings as in RCW 64.37.010.
The rate of tax shall not p.
The rate of tax shall not exceed the lesser of two percent or a rate that, when combined with all other taxes imposed upon sales of lodging within the municipality under this chapter and chapters 36.100, ((67.40,)) 82.08, and 82.14 RCW, equals twelve percent.
2 ESSB 5334 exceed the lesser of two percent or a rate that, when combined with all other taxes imposed upon sales of lodging within the municipality under this chapter and chapters 36.100, ((67.40,)) 82.08, and 82.14 RCW, equals twelve percent.
(a) If a municipality was authorized to impose taxes under this chapter or RCW 67.40.100 or both with a total rate exceeding four percent before July 27, 1997, such total authorization shall continue through January 31, 1999, and thereafter the municipality may impose a tax under this section at a rate not exceeding the rate actually imposed by the municipality on January 31, 1999.
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2 SB 5334 (a) If a municipality was authorized to impose taxes under this chapter or RCW 67.40.100 or both with a total rate exceeding four percent before July 27, 1997, such total authorization shall continue through January 31, 1999, and thereafter the municipality may impose a tax under this section at a rate not exceeding the rate actually imposed by the municipality on January 31, 1999.
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or (b) The total sales tax rate that would have applied to the sale of lodging if the sale were made on December 1, 2000.
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3 SB 5334 (b) The total sales tax rate that would have applied to the sale of lodging if the sale were made on December 1, 2000.
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  3. Minority; do not pass.

  4. FIN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Local Government.

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

  6. Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 9:00 AM.

  7. Referred to Finance.

  8. Minority; without recommendation.

  9. Minority; do not pass.

  10. LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  11. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.

  12. Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM.

  13. First reading, referred to Local Government.

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  15. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.

  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  17. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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

  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  20. Minority; do not pass.

  21. FIN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Local Government.

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

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

  24. Referred to Finance.

  25. Minority; do not pass.

  26. LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  27. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.

  28. Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.

  29. First reading, referred to Local Government.

  30. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  31. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  32. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  33. 1st substitute bill substituted (LGLT 23).

  34. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  35. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  36. Minority; without recommendation.

  37. Minority; do not pass.

  38. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs.

  39. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM.

  40. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM.

  41. Referred to Ways & Means.

  42. Minority; without recommendation.

  43. Minority; do not pass.

  44. And refer to Ways & Means.

  45. LGLT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  46. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs at 10:30 AM.

  47. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM.

  48. First reading, referred to Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 18 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (144)

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#13)

Passed 29 Yea · 20 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6400
Republican 11500
Democrat 22100
Total 292000
% of votes cast 59%41%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Billig — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
Mullet — Nay
Padden — Nay
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Nay
Van De Wege — Yea
Wilson, L. — Nay
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Nay
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Curtis King Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#6)

Passed 29 Yea · 20 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 7400
Republican 11500
Democrat 21100
Total 292000
% of votes cast 59%41%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Billig — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
Mullet — Nay
Padden — Nay
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Nay
Rolfes — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Wilson, L. — Nay
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Nay
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Curtis King Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5334?
SB 5334 is sponsored by Claire Wilson (Democrat), T'wina Nobles (Democrat), Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Noel Frame (Democrat), Kuderer, Liz Lovelett (Democrat), and Joe Nguyen (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5334?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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