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WA HB2049

WA HB2049
Investing in the state's paramount duty to fund K-12 education and build strong and safe communities.


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Introduced
03/24/2025
In Committee
04/25/2025
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
Passed
04/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to investing in the state's paramount duty to 2 fund K-12 education and build strong and safe communities by 3 modifying the state and local property tax authority and adjusting 4 the school funding formula; amending RCW 84.52.0531 and 28A.500.015; 5 creating a new section; and providing an expiration date. 6

AI Summary

This bill modifies Washington state's school funding mechanisms and local property tax regulations, focusing on enrichment levies and local effort assistance funding for K-12 education. The bill adjusts the maximum dollar amount that school districts can levy per $1,000 of assessed property value, introduces an "inflation enhancement" of $500 in 2026 and gradually increasing percentage points through 2030, and updates the maximum per-pupil funding limits for school districts. Specifically, the bill increases the per-pupil funding cap to $2,500 or $3,000 (depending on district size) and provides for future increases based on inflation. Additionally, the bill establishes a new K-12 funding equity work group tasked with analyzing current funding formulas, exploring options to address resource inequities, and reporting potential revisions to the legislature annually from 2025 to 2027. The work group will examine factors such as compensation, funding distribution trends, economic disparities, and potential student weighting strategies to direct additional resources to students with the greatest needs. By creating this comprehensive review process, the bill aims to improve the fairness and responsiveness of Washington's school funding system.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025. (on 05/20/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2049&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2049-S.E%20HBR%20FBR%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2049-S.SL.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/2049-S.PL.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2049-S.E%20HBR%20PL%2025.pdf
Warnick 2049-S.E AMS WARN S3372.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/2049-S.E%20AMS%20WARN%20S3372.1.pdf
Torres 2049-S.E AMS TORR S3374.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/2049-S.E%20AMS%20TORR%20S3374.1.pdf
Short 2049-S.E AMS SHOR S3375.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/2049-S.E%20AMS%20SHOR%20S3375.1.pdf
Gildon 2049-S.E AMS GILD HAMK 206 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/2049-S.E%20AMS%20GILD%20HAMK%20206.pdf
Fortunato 2049-S.E AMS FORT S3344.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/2049-S.E%20AMS%20FORT%20S3344.1.pdf
Braun 2049-S.E AMS BRAU S3373.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/2049-S.E%20AMS%20BRAU%20S3373.1.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2049-S.E%20SBR%20APS%2025.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2049-S.E%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2025.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2049-S.E%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2025.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2049-S.E%20SBA%20WM%2025.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2049-S.E%20HBR%20APH%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2049-S.E.pdf
Corry 2049-S AMH CORR MACK 405 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20CORR%20MACK%20405.pdf
Reeves 2049-S AMH REEV MACK 413 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20REEV%20MACK%20413.pdf
Couture 2049-S AMH COUT MACK 412 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20COUT%20MACK%20412.pdf
Couture 2049-S AMH COUT MACK 410 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20COUT%20MACK%20410.pdf
Orcutt 2049-S AMH ORCU MACK 411 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20ORCU%20MACK%20411.pdf
Couture 2049-S AMH COUT MACK 409 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20COUT%20MACK%20409.pdf
Couture 2049-S AMH COUT MACK 408 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20COUT%20MACK%20408.pdf
Couture 2049-S AMH COUT MACK 407 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20COUT%20MACK%20407.pdf
Couture 2049-S AMH COUT MACK 406 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20COUT%20MACK%20406.pdf
Couture 2049-S AMH COUT MACK 405 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20COUT%20MACK%20405.pdf
Couture 2049-S AMH COUT MACK 404 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20COUT%20MACK%20404.pdf
Bergquist 2049-S AMH BERG MACK 402 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/2049-S%20AMH%20BERG%20MACK%20402.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2049-S.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2049%20HBR%20FIN%2025.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2049%20HBA%20FIN%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2049.pdf
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