Washington HB1397 imposes local property tax levies to support veterans' assistance and services for persons with developmental disabilities or.

Washington HB1397 amends existing laws to require county governing authorities to budget and levy a property tax of 2.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for community services for persons with developmental disabilities or mental health needs. The bill also mandates a tax of at least 1.8 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for veterans' assistance. Funds collected are to be used for veterans' assistance programs, disposition of indigent veterans' remains, and administration costs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Washington HB1397 imposes local property tax levies to support veterans' assistance and services for persons with developmental disabilities or.

Washington HB1397 amends existing laws to require county governing authorities to budget and levy a property tax of 2.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for community services for persons with developmental disabilities or mental health needs. The bill also mandates a tax of at least 1.8 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for veterans' assistance. Funds collected are to be used for veterans' assistance programs, disposition of indigent veterans' remains, and administration costs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.