Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 6314 — Protecting taxpayers from home foreclosure.

Last action — Senate Rules "X" file.

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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 2019-2020 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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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 6314 makes several important updates regarding how county treasurers handle tax collection and delinquent payments. Most notably, it adds provisions allowing for the waiver of interest and penalties on delinquent taxes for qualifying taxpayers facing foreclosure, which can help prevent loss of their homes. Additionally, it provides clearer guidelines on electronic bill payments and prepayment options, making it easier for taxpayers to manage their tax obligations. These changes aim to protect vulnerable homeowners and improve the efficiency of tax payment processes during challenging times.

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S-6352.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6314State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenate Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Holy, King, O'Ban, Liias, Wagoner, Wilson, C., and Zeiger)READ FIRST TIME 02/11/20.AN ACT Relating to protecting taxpayers from home foreclosure;
S-5007.1SENATE BILL 6314State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenators Holy, King, O'Ban, Liias, Wagoner, Wilson, C., and ZeigerRead first time 01/15/20.Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.AN ACT Relating to protecting taxpayers from home foreclosure;
Interest, penalties, and treasurer duties.(5) Except as provided in (c) of this subsection, delinquent taxes under this section are subject to interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum computed on a monthly basis on the amount of tax delinquent from the date of delinquency until paid.
Interest, penalties, and treasurer duties.(5) ((Except as provided in (c) of this subsection,))Delinquent taxes under this section are subject to interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum computed on a monthly basis on the amount of tax delinquent from the date of delinquency until paid.
((In addition))(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, delinquent taxes under this section are subject to penalties as follows:(((a)))(i) A penalty of three percent of the amount of tax delinquent is assessed on the tax delinquent on June 1st of the year in which the tax is due.(((b)))(ii) An additional penalty of eight percent is assessed on the delinquent tax amount on December 1st of the year in which the tax is due.(b) A county legislative authority may reduce or eliminate the penalties imposed under (a) of this subsection.(c) 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.
In addition, ((delinquent taxes under this section are subject to penalties as follows:(a) A penalty of three percent of the amount of tax delinquent is assessed on the tax delinquent on June 1st of the year in which the tax is due.(b) An additional penalty of eight percent is assessed on the delinquent tax amount on December 1st of the year in which the tax is due.(c) 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.
Interest and penalties that have been assessed prior to the payment agreement remain due and payable as provided in the payment agreement.(6) A county treasurer must provide notification to each taxpayer whose taxes have become delinquent under subsections (4) and (5) of this section.
Interest and penalties that have been assessed prior to the payment agreement remain due and payable as provided in the payment agreement))the following remain due and payable as provided in any payment agreement:(a) Interest that has been assessed prior to the payment agreement;
and(b) Penalties, assessed prior to the effective date of this section, that have been assessed prior to the payment agreement.(6) A county treasurer must provide notification to each taxpayer whose taxes have become delinquent under subsections (4) and (5) of this section.
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Action History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

  2. Senate Rules "X" file.

  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

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

  8. Minority; without recommendation.

  9. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  10. Minority; without recommendation.

  11. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  12. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 03:30 PM

  13. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 6314?
SB 6314 is sponsored by Jeff Holy (Republican), Curtis King (Republican), O'Ban, Marko Liias (Democrat), Keith Wagoner (Republican), Zeiger, and Claire Wilson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 6314?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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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