WA SB6061

Authorizes the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority to establish a self-funded assessment program on tourism businesses (lodging, travel services, attractions, recreation, beverage producers) to promote statewide tourism marketing

Requires a ratification referendum where affected businesses must approve the assessment by majority weighted vote based on projected assessment amounts, with each sector voting only on its own assessment

Creates a 10+ member ratepayer oversight board with at least two representatives from each tourism sector to design assessment rates, approve annual budgets, and monitor program effectiveness

Assessment funds are deposited in a separate tourism assessment account that is not subject to legislative appropriation and must be used solely for tourism promotion and administrative costs

Expands the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority board from 9 to 13 industry representatives, with 8 members nominated by the ratepayer oversight board representing businesses paying the assessments