Introduced by Rep. Larry Seaquist (Gig Harbor) (D) on January 10, 2011
To exempt from property taxes property held, leased, or subleased by nonprofit organizations that have as a primary activity job training, placement, or preemployment services. Organizations must qualify as a nonprofit or charitable entity under federal income tax laws, and must file a claim for exemption. The exemption continues for as long as the property use remains unchanged (Companion: SB 5017). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Ways & Means Committee on January 10, 2011
Substitute offered in the House on February 24, 2011
Makes technical changes to the implementation of the property tax exemption, including making the application process and timing of the exemption consistent with other nonprofit property tax exemptions. The effective date is repealed and the exemptions will apply for taxes levied for collection in 2012 and thereafter.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 24, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 25, 2011
Amendment offered by Rep. Bob Hasegawa (Seattle) (D) on March 5, 2011
To establish that the exemption expires after five years. The amendment also provides standard annual survey accountability requirements and requires tracking of additional information related to job training, placement, and outreach, as well as success and failure rates by various categories.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 5, 2011