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WA HB1258

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Timm Ormsby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties east of the Cascade mountains with populations between 530,000 and 1,500,000 that operate regional 911 systems must transfer a portion of county 911 excise tax revenues to local governments operating municipal public safety answering points
  • The transfer percentage matches the rate used for the tax imposed under RCW 82.14.420 (7) and (8)
  • Quarterly transfers to eligible municipalities begin in calendar year 2026
  • "Regional 911 emergency communications system" is defined as a county-operated system receiving incoming 911 calls for multiple local law enforcement and fire response agencies
  • Effective date: July 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Providing funding for municipalities participating in the regional 911 emergency communications system.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/5/2025
Ways & Means3/14/2025
Rules2/27/2025
Finance1/13/2025

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