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WA SB6151

WA SB6151
Concerning dedicated accounts for fees collected for the implementation of environmental programs.


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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
Passed
03/17/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2026

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, funded by fees collected under RCW 43.21A.230, to be used solely for developing and implementing activities authorized by that section. It also amends existing laws to ensure that fees collected by the department for implementing chapter 70A.540 RCW (which deals with air pollution control) are deposited into the "air pollution control account" (established in RCW 70A.15.1010) and can only be used for the implementation of that specific chapter, clarifying that funds collected under RCW 70A.540.120 and 70A.540.130 are restricted to chapter 70A.540 RCW implementation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective date 6/11/2026. (on 03/17/2026)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
  • ‐ General Environment

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6151&Year=2025&Initiative=false 01/14/2026
Fiscal Note - 6151 SB .PL (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77661 04/02/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/6151.SL.pdf 03/19/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/6151.PL.pdf 03/12/2026
Final bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6151%20SBR%20FBR%2026.pdf 03/05/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6151%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf 03/04/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6151%20HBR%20APP%2026.pdf 03/02/2026
House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6151%20HBA%20APP%2026.pdf 02/26/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6151%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf 02/17/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6151%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2026.pdf 02/06/2026
Fiscal Note - 6151 SB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75768 02/03/2026
Fiscal Note - 6151 SB (Revised) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75581 02/03/2026
Fiscal Note - 6151 SB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75339 02/03/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6151%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2026.pdf 01/22/2026
Senate bill report (orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6151%20SBA%20WM%2026.pdf 01/19/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6151.pdf 01/14/2026
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