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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to tourism promotion areas; amending RCW 2 35.101.057; and creating a new section. 3
AI Summary
This bill extends the authorization for a three-dollar additional assessment on lodging, which is a charge levied on hotels and other accommodations. This assessment, originally established under RCW 35.101.057, is used to fund tourism promotion efforts. The bill removes a sunset clause that would have ended this assessment on July 1, 2027, allowing it to continue indefinitely, thereby supporting ongoing growth in the tourism sector.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Rules 2 Review. (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2278&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2278%20HBR%20FIN%2026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 2278 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75478 |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2278%20HBR%20TEDV%2026.pdf |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2278%20HBA%20TEDV%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2278.pdf |
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