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This bill aims to establish a sustainable funding source for services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by modifying how estate tax revenues are allocated. Currently, revenues from the education legacy trust account are primarily used to support common schools and higher education. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the bill requires that 50 percent of estate tax receipts exceeding $600,000,000 in any fiscal year will be transferred to the developmental disabilities community services account. The legislature recognizes that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are best served by services that promote independent living, and this bill seeks to address the historical lack of reliable funding for such support. The state treasurer will be responsible for transferring the funds within 60 days of being notified by the department that the tax receipts have surpassed the specified threshold. By creating this dedicated funding mechanism, the bill intends to provide ongoing financial resources to help individuals with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5645&Year=2025&Initiative=false