Bill > HB2325

This bill establishes a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion, aiming to bolster Washington's visitor economy by allowing tourism-dependent businesses, such as lodging, food and beverage, and retail, to contribute to their own marketing efforts. The program will be administered by the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, with oversight from a Ratepayer Oversight Board composed of representatives from the affected businesses. Businesses will pay an annual assessment, calculated as a percentage of their gross revenue, after the program is designed by the Ratepayer Oversight Board and ratified by a majority vote of the businesses within each sector. This assessment is intended to create a stable funding mechanism to enhance Washington's reputation as a travel destination, increase visitor spending, and support economic development across the state, while also ensuring that financial and commercial information submitted to the authority remains confidential.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2325&Year=2025&Initiative=false