Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2638 — Spousal survivors/prop. tax.

Last action — First reading, referred to Finance.

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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 January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Creating a property tax exemption for surviving spouses or domestic partners of officers and firefighters who have died from duty-related injury or disease.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 3 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 84.36.385; RCW 84.36.387; RCW 82.32.805.

  • RCW 84.36.385

    each amended to read as follo (1) A cl or section 1 of this act as led at any time during t following year and ther furnished by the depar tax under a renewal application i ection. (2) A per or section 1 of this act app ns must be on forms prescribed and furnished by the dep of revenue. t least once every six years, the county assessor must not ose persons receiving an exemption from taxes under RCW 84. of the requirement to file a renewal application. The cou essor may also require a renewal application following an ame of the income requirements set forth in RCW 84.36.381. the assessor finds that the applicant does not meet the qua ions as set forth in RCW 84.36.381 or section 1 of this act ow or hereafter amended, the claim or exemptio such denial is subject to appeal under the pro 010 and in accordance with the provisions of RCW plicant had received exemption in prior years information, the taxes must be collected s as provided in RCW 84.40.130 for a period of not . e department and each local assessor is hereby d the qualifications and manner of making claims through 84.36.389 and section 1 of this act ions media, including su ms appropriate. Notice plications, the penaltie d availability of furthe property tax statements l property including . e department must authori tions and renewal applic and section 1 of this act

    amended

  • RCW 84.36.387

    owed, the coope ve shall make payment to the claimant of such exact amount of tion. (6) A remain an or other person who would have otherwise paid the tax on real erty that is the subject of an exemption granted under RCW 84.36. or section 1 of this act for an estate for life shall reduce th d have been payable by the life tenant to the r er person to the extent of the exemption. If no separately stated as an obligation between these pe erman or other person shall make payment to the l act amount of the exemption.

    amended

  • RCW 82.32.805

    --- END ---

    amended

Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Finance.

Sponsors

  • (Paul) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • (Paul)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2638 do?
Creating a property tax exemption for surviving spouses or domestic partners of officers and firefighters who have died from duty-related injury or disease.
Who sponsors HB 2638?
HB 2638 is sponsored by (Paul).
What is the current status of HB 2638?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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