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

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HOUSE BILL 2288

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Duerr, Doglio, and Parshley; by request of Department of Ecology

Prefiled 01/07/26. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

AN ACT Relating to dedicated accounts for fees collected for the implementation of environmental programs; amending RCW 70A.540.130 and 70A.15.1010 ; and adding a new section to chapter 43.21A RCW.

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

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.21A RCW to read as follows:

The laboratory accreditation account is created in the state treasury. All receipts received by the state from the fees imposed under RCW 43.21A.230 must be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only to develop and implement activities authorized under RCW 43.21A.230 .