H-1316.1
HOUSE BILL 1959
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2025 Regular Session
By Representatives Dufault, Couture, and Marshall
Prefiled 02/11/25. Read first time 02/12/25. Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations.
AN ACT Relating to saving the taxpayers $19,500,000 by eliminating the office of equity; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 43.06D.010 , 43.06D.020 , 43.06D.030 , 43.06D.040 , 43.06D.050 , 43.06D.060 , 43.06D.900 , and 43.06D.901 .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that government should prioritize funding for safe streets, excellent schools, protection of the most vulnerable, and reliable, high quality infrastructure, while allowing individuals, families, and businesses to thrive. This is only possible when the tax burden placed upon the people is limited to what is necessary to fund essential needs and services, ensuring that the state remains economically competitive and a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.
If the office of equity has strong public support, it could be reconstituted to operate as a nonprofit organization but will no longer be serviced at taxpayer expense.