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WA · HB2442FINAL · 15 COSPONSORS

Providing local governments tax resources and fund flexibility.

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This bill expands local government tax resources and fund flexibility. It allows cities and counties to impose additional local real estate excise taxes for capital projects, including affordable housing and facilities for those experiencing homelessness. The bill also authorizes new local sales and use taxes for children and family services, and for housing and related services, with specific requirements for how these funds must be used. Additionally, it adjusts property tax limitations and allows for new property tax levies for county public health clinics, veterans' assistance, and mental health/developmental disabilities services.

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