Bill > HB2018

This bill modifies the existing solid waste collection tax by incrementally increasing the tax rate from the current 3.6% to a maximum of 2.5% over five years, starting January 1, 2026. The additional tax revenue will be deposited into a newly created "local government solid waste assistance account" and distributed to counties and cities. The distribution will be split equally: 50% allocated equally among counties and 50% distributed based on population. To be eligible for these funds, counties and cities must have primary responsibility for solid waste management, comply with state coordination requirements, and meet specific waste management planning standards. The funds must be used to implement comprehensive solid waste management plans as required by state law. The bill aims to provide additional financial support to local governments for managing solid waste, with a gradual tax increase that allows businesses and consumers to adapt to the new rates over time. The taxes collected will help local governments improve their waste management strategies and infrastructure.

Budget and Finance

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2018&Year=2025&Initiative=false