Bill > HB1921

This bill establishes a new transportation revenue system based on road usage charges for motor vehicles in Washington State. It creates both a voluntary and mandatory road usage charge program that will gradually be implemented between 2027 and 2035, primarily targeting electric, hybrid, and fuel-efficient vehicles. The bill introduces a per-mile fee of 2.6 cents, which will automatically adjust with changes in fuel tax rates. Vehicles enrolled in the program will have certain registration fees waived. The road usage fees will be collected in a highway account and used for road preservation and maintenance, while an additional 10% assessment will be collected to support multimodal transportation like rail, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transit. The bill places a strong emphasis on protecting vehicle owners' privacy, specifying that only minimal personally identifying information can be collected, and location data can only be gathered with explicit consent. The legislature's motivation is to create a more equitable funding mechanism as fuel-efficient vehicles reduce traditional fuel tax revenues, ensuring sustainable transportation infrastructure funding. The program will be phased in gradually, starting with electric and hybrid vehicles in 2027 and expanding to include more fuel-efficient vehicles through 2035.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1921&Year=2025&Initiative=false