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WA HB2278

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Barnard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the July 1, 2027 expiration date for the additional lodging assessment authority under RCW 35.101.057, making it permanent
  • Legislative authorities may continue to impose up to $3 per night additional charge on lodging businesses within tourism promotion areas (in addition to the existing $2 base charge)
  • Imposing the additional charge requires signatures from lodging business operators who would pay 60% or more of the proposed charges
  • Amends RCW 35.101.057 to delete the sunset provision that would have terminated this assessment authority

Legislative Description

Concerning tourism promotion areas.

Last Action

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/9/2026
Finance1/30/2026
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans1/12/2026

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