WA SB5073

Beginning July 1, 2025, all state sales tax revenue (6.5%) collected on new and used vehicle sales, including private-party sales, must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund instead of the general fund

Revenue from vehicle sales taxes can only be used for "highway purposes" as defined in RCW 46.68.130, which includes road preservation

Covered vehicles include passenger vehicles, light trucks, commercial vehicles, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and campers

Excluded from the requirement are farm tractors/vehicles, off-road vehicles, nonhighway vehicles, bicycles, snowmobiles, and retail car rentals (which continue going to the multimodal transportation account)

Bill is declared an emergency measure and takes effect July 1, 2025