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WA SB5939
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phil Fortunato
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Washington is simply unaffordable fund" in the state treasury to reimburse documented moving expenses for residents relocating to another state
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Eligibility limited to residents with income below 300% of the federal poverty level who attest that increasing unaffordability is the primary reason for moving
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Destination state must rank higher than Washington on the "relative value of $100" measure in the annual economic climate report (RCW 82.33A.010)
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Appropriates $7,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
Legislative Description
Creating the Washington is simply unaffordable fund.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways & Means1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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