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WA HB2061
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joe Fitzgibbon
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AI Summary
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Imposes a 10% concession fee on gross sales of all merchandise sold by duty-free sales enterprises operating in Washington, including alcohol, tobacco, vapor products, clothing, electronics, and other goods
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Distributes collected revenue (after Department of Revenue administrative costs) with 50% going to the statewide tourism marketing account and 50% to a newly created sustainable aviation fuel account
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Creates the sustainable aviation fuel account to fund research, development, environmental review, and infrastructure supporting sustainable aviation fuel production
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Applies to duty-free operations at airports and locations near international borders, with the fee being separate from and in addition to existing business and occupation taxes
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Takes effect January 1, 2026, contingent on specific funding being provided in the omnibus appropriations act by June 30, 2025
Legislative Description
Regarding concession fees by duty-free sales enterprises.
Last Action
Effective date 1/1/2026.
5/20/2025