Bill > HB1600

This bill modifies the existing law regarding marriage license fees by increasing the optional additional fee that county legislative authorities can charge for marriage licenses from $15 to $30. Specifically, counties can now impose up to a $30 fee on marriage license applications, with the explicit purpose of funding family services, such as family support centers. The bill amends the existing Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 26.04.160, which previously outlined marriage license application requirements and allowed a smaller fee. The change gives counties more financial flexibility to support local family services programs by slightly increasing the potential revenue generated from marriage license applications. The core intent appears to be providing additional resources for family support initiatives at the county level.

Government Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1600&Year=2025&Initiative=false