Committee hears broad package giving counties new revenue tools and REIT flexibility Senate Bill 6,294 would expand local revenue options — including new uses for REET 2, a county public utility tax option, a one‑tenth percent sales tax for children and family services, and standalone levies for veterans and mental‑health assistance. Proponents say counties need new tools; utilities, cannabis and retail groups raised distributional and market concerns.

Washington's Senate Bill 6,294 proposes bold new revenue tools for counties, aiming to tackle affordable housing and public utility challenges while sparking debate among industry groups.

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Washington committee advances House Bills on property tax exemptions and clean energy incentives Committee recommends passage of three bills focusing on nonprofit property tax exemptions and clean energy.

Major changes are on the horizon for Washington's community services as lawmakers push forward with groundbreaking bills on property tax exemptions and clean energy incentives!

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Staff: "Due to our fiscal condition, we’ll provide criteria to sites on how they can use grants and fundraising, allowing some flexibility in the process." #FiscalFlexibility #GrantUtilization