Bill > HB1083

This bill modifies the distribution of aircraft fuel tax revenue by changing how taxes collected from aircraft fuel are allocated to state accounts. Specifically, the bill requires that from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, 0.5 percent of the tax will be credited to the aeronautics account, and starting July 1, 2027, this will increase to 1 percent, with the remaining 6.5 percent going to the state general fund. The aviation division of the Washington State Department of Transportation must now track and annually report on airport projects funded through the airport aid grant program from 2025 to 2031, providing details such as project descriptions, state and federal grant amounts, and local sponsor matching funds. Additionally, at the end of each biennium beginning June 30, 2027, the aviation division must report to legislative committees an estimate of funds returned to the general fund, considering sales and business taxes generated by the funded airport projects. The bill is designed to provide more transparency and accountability in the use of aircraft fuel tax revenues and support for airport infrastructure. The act is designated as an emergency measure and will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1083&Year=2025&Initiative=false