H-2067.1
HOUSE BILL 2066
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2025 Regular Session
By Representatives Couture and Nance
Read first time 03/31/25. Referred to Committee on Finance.
AN ACT Relating to providing financial relief for families by establishing a sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that back-to-school shopping places a significant financial burden on families, particularly as the costs of essential supplies, clothing, and technology continue to rise. Families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874.68 on clothing, shoes, school supplies, and electronics, making these expenses a substantial challenge for many households.
(2) The legislature finds that inflation and the rising cost of living have made it increasingly difficult for families to afford the necessities their children need to start the school year prepared. Many parents are forced to make difficult financial choices, prioritizing school essentials over other household expenses. A sales tax holiday would provide direct relief, helping families stretch their budgets further during this critical time.