The bill aims to simplify the processes and timelines related to personal property distraint in Washington State by amending several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Key changes include provisions that allow the county treasurer to cancel uncollectible taxes if it is determined that the cost of collection exceeds the tax amount due. Additionally, the bill specifies that nontitle eliminated mobile homes and manufactured homes can only be subjected to distraint three years after the first delinquency, and it introduces a mechanism for refunding excess funds from property sales back to the original owner, provided they apply within three years.

Further amendments include the ability for individuals to obtain a new certificate of title for mobile homes, manufactured homes, or park model trailers purchased at a county treasurer's foreclosure or distraint sale when no title can be found. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which the county treasurer can waive outstanding interest and penalties on delinquent taxes for qualifying title owners of mobile or manufactured homes. Overall, these changes are designed to streamline the collection process and provide clearer guidelines for both treasurers and property owners.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 84.56.070, 36.16.145, 46.12.680
Substitute Bill: 84.56.070, 36.16.145, 46.12.680
Bill as Passed Legislature: 84.56.070, 36.16.145, 46.12.680
Session Law: 84.56.070, 36.16.145, 46.12.680