Increasing the annual limit of services and activities fees at institutions of higher education.

 H-0688.1

HOUSE BILL 1485

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Salahuddin, Pollet, Reed, Parshley, Nance, and Scott

Read first time 01/21/25. Referred to Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce.

AN ACT Relating to increasing the annual limit of services and activities fees at institutions of higher education; amending RCW 28B.15.069 ; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that institutions of higher education, specifically in more urban areas of our state, often face rising costs for maintaining and expanding essential services and activities, such as student health services, counseling, recreation facilities, student clubs, cultural events, and academic support programs. An increase in the annual limit of services and activities fees would help offset inflationary pressures and ensure these services can continue to operate effectively. Therefore, the legislature intends to provide the opportunity for students to raise the services and activities fees while keeping the fee process for approval the same.

Sec. 2. RCW 28B.15.069 and 2018 c 202 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: