Directing revenues from fees, charges, or taxes assessed on motor vehicles based on miles traveled on the highways to be used for highway purposes in accordance with the state Constitution.
HB 1961 directs revenue from fees, charges, or taxes based on miles driven on Washington highways to be deposited into a dedicated state highway fund. This applies to vehicle owners paying mileage-based fees and ensures the funds are used exclusively for highway purposes permitted under Washington's Constitution (Article II, section 40). The bill creates a special fund in the state treasury, requiring all such mileage-based revenue to be spent only on highway maintenance, construction, or related projects. It amends two sections of state law (RCW 46.08 and 46.17) to establish this funding mechanism. The bill is currently in the Transportation Committee after its first reading.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Walsh
RRepublican
Co
Cyndy Jacobsen
RRepublican
Co
John Ley
RRepublican
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