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WA HB1485

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Osman Salahuddin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual cap on services and activities fee increases at Washington higher education institutions from 4% to 6% per year
  • Fee increases must be judged reasonable and necessary by the services and activities fee committee and the governing board
  • Community and technical colleges retain a separate limit tied to the annual percentage increase in resident undergraduate tuition fees
  • Existing approval process through services and activities fee committees remains unchanged
  • Addresses rising costs for student health services, counseling, recreation facilities, student clubs, cultural events, and academic support programs

Legislative Description

Increasing the annual limit of services and activities fees at institutions of higher education.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/21/2025
Postsecondary Education & Workforce1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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