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WA HB1421

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandy Donaghy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Smokey Bear special license plate displaying the name, image, and likeness of Smokey Bear with wildfire prevention messaging

  • Sets fees at $40 for initial issue and $30 for renewal, matching most other special license plates in Washington state

  • Directs plate revenue (after administrative deductions of up to $12 initial/$2 renewal) to a new account under RCW 76.04.511 for Department of Natural Resources wildfire prevention programs

  • Adds the Smokey Bear plate to the existing list of 44+ approved special license plate types in Washington

  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Creating the state department of natural resources' Smokey Bear special license plates.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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