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WA HB2444

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremie Dufault

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Director of Revenue to enroll Washington in the federal tax credit program under P.L. 119-21 (section 70411), which provides federal tax credits to individuals who contribute to scholarship granting organizations that fund private school tuition

  • Sets initial notification deadline of April 1, 2026, with annual renewal requirements to maintain the state's participation in the program

  • Mandates the Director of Revenue transmit copies of participation notices to the governor, relevant legislative committees, superintendent of public instruction, and state board of education chair

  • Directs that implementing rules must maximize utilization of available federal tax credits and comply with federal requirements

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requiring Washington state's participation in the federal tax credit program for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Education.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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