Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB 5848 — School district impact fees

Last action — First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Concerning school district impact fees.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 82.02.050.

  • RCW 82.02.050

    44.28.812 and → permits for mpact fees on collection of n must consu deferrals. A must give ble school . If the c s of one or ovide the dis on. subsection the applicant rol with the d towns ma t this subse ay the payme (i) Deficiencies in public facilities serving existing development and the means by which existing deficiencies will be eliminated within a reasonable period of time; (ii) Additional demands placed on existing public facilities by new development; and (iii) Additional public facility improvements required to serve new development. (b) If the capital facilities plan of the county, city, or town is complete other than for the inclusion of those elements which are the responsibility of a special district, the county, city, or town may impose impact fees to address those public facility needs for which the county, city, or town is responsible. (6)(a) A school district that is in binding conditions pursuant to RCW 28A.505.110 or under enhanced financial oversight pursuant to earned, or received in its school impact fee account for school district operations and maintenance. This authority is limited to the time period in which the school district is in binding conditions or under enhanced financial oversight. (b) If a school district is under enhanced financial oversight pursuant to RCW 28A.315.221, the use of impact fees for school district operations and maintenance must be approved by the special administrator appointed to oversee and carry out financial conditions imposed on the district as recommended by the financial oversight committee. --- END ---

    amended

Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

Sponsors

  • (Cortes) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • (Cortes)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 5848 do?
Concerning school district impact fees.
Who sponsors SB 5848?
SB 5848 is sponsored by (Cortes).
What is the current status of SB 5848?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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