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HB 1846

Modifying the fee disposition for the Seattle Sounders FC special license plate.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Ramel and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1846 redirects revenue from Seattle Sounders FC special license plates to a different fee disposition, reallocating ongoing state revenue collection.

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:00 PM.
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Bill Summary · HB 1846

Legislative bill overview

HB 1846 modifies how revenue from Seattle Sounders FC special license plates is allocated in Washington State. The bill changes the fee disposition—meaning where the money collected from these specialty plates goes—though the specific details of the disposition change are not provided in the available information.

Why is this important

Special license plate fees generate ongoing revenue that funds various state programs or organizations. How this money is distributed affects both the Sounders organization and whatever programs currently receive these funds, making it a question of public resource allocation and priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity concerns: Whether preferential treatment for one sports franchise is appropriate versus funding public services or other community programs
  • Revenue redistribution: Clarity on whether this increases, decreases, or redirects money away from existing beneficiaries of the current fee structure
  • Precedent setting: Whether modifying one team's arrangement creates pressure to do the same for other sports franchises or special interest groups

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

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