On May 19, 2025, WAS LEG reported bill approved as Ch. 362, effective Jul. 27, 2025.
On Apr. 27, WAS LEG passed bill on real estate broker license fee.
WAS LEG passed bill HB 1552 extending the fee on real estate broker licenses to fund the Washington Center for Real Estate Research and adjusting the fee for inflation.
Increases the fee on real estate broker and managing broker licenses from $10 to $20.
Extend expiration dates of the real estate broker and managing broker license fees and Washington Real Estate Research Account from Sep. 30, 2025, to Sep. 30, 2035.
Legislative History
On Jan. 23, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 19, 2025, bill was passed in House.
On Apr. 22, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 26, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Apr. 27, 2025, bill delivered to the governor, pending action by the governor.
Effectiveness
Bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.
May 2025 WAS LEG Governor Approval
On May 19, 2025, WAS LEG reported bill approved as Ch. 362, effective Jul. 27, 2025.
