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WA SB6240
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tina Orwall
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AI Summary
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Creates the state aircraft noise and air quality mitigation account to receive a portion of hazardous substance taxes collected on aviation fuel, with tax collection beginning October 1, 2026
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Defines the "aircraft noise and air quality mitigation allocation" as the tax on petroleum products exceeding $1.48 per barrel, multiplied by the number of barrels of aviation fuel
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Directs the Department of Commerce to establish a grant program funding mitigation strategies for aviation-related air quality and noise impacts in affected communities
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Limits eligible grant recipients to communities located within 10 miles of airport runways operated by port districts authorized to undertake aircraft noise abatement programs
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Requires taxpayers possessing aviation fuel to separately report the quantity of barrels and tax due on their tax returns
Legislative Description
Allocating a portion of hazardous substance tax revenues derived from aviation fuel to aircraft noise and air quality mitigation.
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
1/26/2026