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HB 1921

Establishing new sources of transportation revenue based on motor vehicle use of public roadways.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Fey and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1921 creates new transportation funding tied to motor vehicle roadway usage in Washington, with details to emerge during committee review and public hearing scheduled for February 13.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Bill Summary · HB 1921

Legislative bill overview

HB 1921 proposes new revenue mechanisms for Washington State transportation by linking funding to motor vehicle usage of public roadways. The bill has recently advanced through initial procedural steps and is scheduled for committee hearing, though specific revenue mechanisms and implementation details are not yet publicly detailed in available records.

Why is this important

Transportation funding is critical infrastructure policy, as revenue sources directly impact road maintenance, transit expansion, and public safety. Any shift in how Washington finances transportation affects both state budgets and individual drivers' costs, making this relevant to commuters, businesses, and local governments statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue mechanism specificity: Without clear details on whether this involves mileage-based fees, congestion pricing, fuel tax increases, or registration adjustments, stakeholders cannot fully assess the distributional impact across urban/rural communities and income levels
  • Regressive burden concerns: Usage-based transportation taxes may disproportionately affect lower-income drivers, rural residents with longer commutes, and those without transit alternatives
  • Implementation complexity: Motor vehicle usage tracking raises questions about privacy, administrative costs, technology requirements, and whether existing fuel tax infrastructure could be reformed instead

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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