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House passes renewable-energy tax change to replace property tax with excise tax
Washington State House of Representatives · February 23, 2026
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Summary
Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1960, which replaces property tax treatment of large wind, solar and battery projects with an excise tax to avoid local tax shifts, passed the House 74-15-9; lawmakers said rate-setting remains under negotiation.
The Washington House on Feb. 23 passed Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1960, a measure proponents said will replace property tax for large renewable energy systems with an excise tax intended to prevent a tax shift as equipment depreciates. The clerk reported 74 yeas, 15 nays and 9 excused.
Representative Rommel,…
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