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This bill establishes a new fund, the state aircraft noise and air quality mitigation account, to address the impacts of aviation. It redefines "aircraft noise and air quality mitigation allocation" as the portion of the hazardous substance tax on petroleum products that exceeds $1.48 per barrel, specifically applied to aviation fuel. Beginning October 1, 2026, this allocated tax revenue will be deposited into the new account. The bill also mandates that taxpayers who possess aviation fuel must report the quantity and tax due separately. Funds from this account will be managed by the department of commerce and used to create a grant program for mitigation strategies in "aviation-impacted communities," defined as communities within 10 miles of an airport runway operated by a port district authorized for aircraft noise abatement programs.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6240&Year=2025&Initiative=false