Washington HB2325: Tourism assessment

What the bill says

An act Relating to establishing a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion; amending RCW 43.384.010, 43.384.020, and 43.384.030; amending 2025 c 189 s 3 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.270; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; and providing an expiration date. NEW SECTION.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT Relating to establishing a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion; amending RCW 43.384.010, 43.384.020, and 43.384.030; amending 2025 c 189 s 3 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.270; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; and providing an expiration date. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. INTENT.(1) The legislature finds that the history, economy, culture, and future of Washington state are inextricably linked to a vibrant and healthy visitor economy. In order to develop, manage, and promote statewide tourism as part of an existing comprehensive effort to market Washington as a premier travel destination, the legislature declares: (a) That it is vital to the continued economic well-being and general welfare of the citizens of this state that the tourism industry be supported and (ii) Enhancing tourism market opportunities and strengthening the industry's long-term competitiveness by increasing travel to and within Washington across leisure, business, and international markets; (b) That tourism-dependent businesses, including lodging, food and beverage, attractions, recreation, cultural institutions, and retail, operate in a regulatory and funding environment that limits marketing autonomy, creates fragmented promotion efforts, and contributes to Washington's declining market share in a highly competitive global visitor economy; (c) That it is in the overriding public interest to clearly express support for the tourism sector and its coordinated and orderly growth; to give …

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Sponsors

• Dave Paul (D) · primary sponsor
• Mike Steele (R)
• Julia Reed (D)
• Beth Doglio (D)
• Monica Stonier (D)
• Janice Zahn (D)
• Andrew Barkis (R)
• Clyde Shavers (D)
• Adam Bernbaum (D)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. March 26, 2026: Chapter 229, 2026 Laws.
3. March 26, 2026: Governor signed.
4. March 12, 2026: Delivered to Governor.
5. March 12, 2026: President signed.
6. March 12, 2026: Speaker signed.
7. March 11, 2026: Passed final passage; yeas, 91; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 2.
8. March 11, 2026: House concurred in Senate amendments.
9. March 10, 2026: Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1.
10. March 10, 2026: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Votes

• Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (March 11, 2026): 91 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (March 10, 2026): 43 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Ways & Means: Do pass (March 2, 2026): 23 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 23, 2026): 84 yea, 5 nay, passed
• House Committee on Finance: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans (February 9, 2026): 8 yea, 5 nay, passed
• House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass (January 28, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2325?

HB2325 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Tourism assessment.

What does HB2325 do?

In its own words: An act Relating to establishing a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion; amending RCW 43.384.010, 43.384.020, and 43.384.030; amending 2025 c 189 s 3 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.270; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; and providing an expiration date. NEW SECTION.

What is the status of HB2325?

Signed into law as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2325?

Dave Paul (D), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2325?

On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2325&Year=2025