Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2258: Animal control excise tax
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2258 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Lisa Parshley (D). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Finance.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to 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 owned, contracted, or operated by a city, county, or animal service provider organization;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Parshley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Beth Doglio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Darya Farivar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mary Fosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Shelley Kloba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Janice Zahn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Finance.
- Prefiled for introduction.