WashingtonSB 61512025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Derek Stanford (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

How air quality funds are shared

Beginning June 11, 2026, certain air quality fees and penalties are deposited in the air pollution control account. The legislature must approve spending from the account. Money can be used only to carry out state air laws, and air toxics fees can be used only for the air toxics program. Ecology shares part of the account with local air authorities, based on local air problems, program costs, and other funding they have.

Ecology can charge air toxics fees

Beginning June 11, 2026, the Department of Ecology and local air authorities can charge fees to run the state air toxics program. Fees can cover both direct and indirect program costs. Fees the department collects go into the air pollution control account. The department uses them only for the air toxics program. Businesses and facilities covered by the program pay these fees.

New accounts for labs and permits

Beginning June 11, 2026, the state creates two dedicated accounts for lab accreditation and air permits. Lab accreditation fees go into the lab account. Air operating permit fees go into the permit account. The legislature must approve spending from these accounts. Money can only fund those specific programs.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Derek Stanford
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Matt Boehnke
Republican • Senate
Sharon Shewmake
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 145 • No: 1

House vote • 3/4/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 96 • No: 1 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Effective date 6/11/2026.
3/17/2026Senate
Chapter 87, 2026 Laws.
3/17/2026Senate
Governor signed.
3/17/2026legislature
Delivered to Governor.
3/10/2026legislature
Speaker signed.
3/5/2026legislature
President signed.
3/5/2026legislature
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.
3/4/2026Senate
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
3/4/2026Senate
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
3/3/2026Senate
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
3/2/2026Senate
APP - Majority; do pass.
2/27/2026Senate
APP - Executive action taken by committee.
2/27/2026Senate
First reading, referred to Appropriations.
2/19/2026Senate
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/17/2026Senate
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
2/17/2026Senate
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
2/16/2026Senate
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
2/6/2026Senate
Minority; without recommendation.
2/5/2026Senate
WM - Majority; do pass.
2/5/2026Senate
First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
1/15/2026Senate
Introduced
1/15/2026Senate

Bill Text

Session Law
3/19/2026
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Bill as Passed Legislature
3/12/2026
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Original Bill
1/15/2026
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