Authorizing cities and counties the ability to levy a household excise tax for the operation, maintenance, and capital needs of animal control and shelter systems.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 2 Sponsors

Jan 12, 2026 · House

First reading, referred to Finance.

Jan 5, 2026 · House

Prefiled for introduction.

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

16.8% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 41%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum -2 41/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 273 days quiet

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