Governor signs Goehner legislation that expands property tax exemption for senior citizens and the disabled
On Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation introduced by Rep. Keith Goehner that will extend a property tax exemption to those who qualify and have a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). House Bill 2375 will add the tax exemption for qualified seniors and disabled persons living in detached ADUs. “Washington state...
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Radio Report: Rep. Goehner’s bill offers property tax exemption expansion for senior and disabled persons
A Republican lawmaker’s bill to extend property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled persons is awaiting the governor’s signature. Nic Scott reports. Wash. House Republicans · 3-14-24 – RADIO REPORT: Property tax exemption expanded for senior and disabled persons SCOTT: In an effort to create more affordable housing on properties...
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Goehner sponsors Cashmere student in the House Page Program
Liam Hill, a student at Cashmere Middle School, served as a legislative page for the state House of Representatives the week of Feb. 25 – March 1. He was sponsored by his 12th District Rep. Keith Goehner. “I am grateful to have our grandson, Liam, serve as a page this session so he...
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Reps. Keith Goehner and Mike Steele talk budgets, initiatives, and successes and disappointments on the final day of session
Rep. Keith Goehner and Rep. Mike Steele give listeners an overview of the 2024 legislative session on the last day of session before adjournment. They discuss the three budgets – capital, transportation and operating, as well as what happened with initiatives. The legislators also talk about some of the disappointments and successes...
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Rep. Keith Goehner | Three initiatives passed by the Legislature, wins for the citizens, capital budget projects for the 12th District
It has been a historic week in Olympia. On Monday, lawmakers passed three initiatives. I supported all three as they addressed important issues, as evidenced by the large number of signatures gathered for the initiatives and the overwhelming number of people who signed in favor of the measures during the...
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House Republican Deputy Leader Mike Steele and Rep. Keith Goehner announce more than $26 million in district-funded projects included in 2024 supplemental capital budget
House Republican Deputy Leader Mike Steele and Rep. Keith Goehner have announced the inclusion of more than $26 million in district-funded projects in the 2024 supplemental capital budget, 2ESSB 5949. The budget received unanimous approval from House lawmakers today in Olympia. The announcement by the 12th District lawmakers highlights their...
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Rep. Goehner – Floor speech on Initiative 2081, establishing a Parents’ Bill of Rights
Rep. Goehner gives a floor speech advocating for I-2081, that establishes a Parents’ Bill of Rights. It will provide certain rights to parents and guardians of public-school children, including rights to review instructional materials, inspect records and receive certain notifications on other issues.
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Goehner legislation that would provide ADU exemption to seniors and the disabled goes to the governor’s desk
Legislation that would add ‘detached’ accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to property that qualifies for the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax exemption passed the Senate on Friday. House Bill 2375, sponsored by Rep. Keith Goehner, passed unanimously just before the 5 p.m. cutoff for the Senate to pass House bills....
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Rep. Goehner opposes Carbon Market Linkage bill
Rep. Goehner gives a floor speech opposing Senate Bill 6058, the Carbon Market Linkage legislation. The bill would make changes to Washington’s Climate Commitment Act that are designed to make it more compatible with California and Quebec’s linked cap-and-invest carbon market, likely driving up energy costs and negatively impacting the...
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