Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

ESSB 5142 — Eminent domain purchase back

Last action — Effective date 7/27/2025.

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Providing owners of real estate taken through eminent domain by school districts, or sold under threat of eminent domain, the opportunity to purchase the real estate back when it is not put to intended public use.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

Sponsors

  • LAW(Hasegawa) · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • LAW(Hasegawa)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does ESSB 5142 do?
Providing owners of real estate taken through eminent domain by school districts, or sold under threat of eminent domain, the opportunity to purchase the real estate back when it is not put to intended public use.
Who sponsors ESSB 5142?
ESSB 5142 is sponsored by LAW(Hasegawa).
What is the current status of ESSB 5142?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track ESSB 5142?
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