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HB 1931

Modifying the conditions for use of funds for special license plates.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Adam Bernbaum and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1931 modifies conditions governing special license plate fund usage in Washington, advancing with substitute language after committee approval.

Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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Bill Summary · HB 1931

Legislative bill overview

HB 1931 modifies the conditions governing how funds generated from special license plate sales can be used in Washington state. The bill passed its first substitute version out of the House Committee on Transportation with a majority recommendation to advance. The specific modifications to fund usage conditions are not detailed in the available action summary.

Why is this important

Special license plate programs generate revenue for various causes and organizations, so changes to how those funds are distributed directly affect which groups receive support and how money flows through the state budget. These modifications could impact environmental groups, veteran organizations, or other causes that rely on specialty plate revenue depending on what conditions were changed.

Potential points of contention

  • The nature of the fund condition modifications is unclear from available documents, making it difficult to assess whether restrictions are being loosened or tightened
  • Special interest groups benefiting from current special plate funding may oppose losing revenue if conditions are restricted
  • Questions about whether new fund usage conditions adequately serve the original intent of specialty plate programs

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

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