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WA HB2288
WA HB2288Concerning dedicated accounts for fees collected for the implementation of environmental programs.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to dedicated accounts for fees collected for the 2 implementation of environmental programs; amending RCW 70A.540.130 3 and 70A.15.1010; and adding a new section to chapter 43.21A RCW. 4
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new dedicated account called the "laboratory accreditation account" within the state treasury, which will receive all fees collected under RCW 43.21A.230 and can only be used for developing and implementing activities authorized by that section after legislative appropriation. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that fees collected by the department for implementing environmental programs, specifically under RCW 70A.540.130, are deposited into the "air pollution control account" (RCW 70A.15.1010) and can only be used to implement the provisions of chapter 70A.540 RCW, which pertains to environmental programs. This clarifies that these specific fees are earmarked for their intended environmental purposes rather than being used for general departmental expenses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Appropriations. (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2288&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2288 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75767 |
| Fiscal Note - 2288 HB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75580 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2288.pdf |
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