Updating school enrichment funding.
HB 2116 updates Washington state's school enrichment funding by setting new annual limits on property taxes districts can levy for programs like arts, sports, and after-school activities. For taxes collected through 2029, districts may levy up to $2.50 per $1,000 of property value, increasing to $3.00 per $1,000 starting in 2030. The bill also creates a state-local effort assistance program that provides supplemental funding to districts levying below $1.50 per $1,000, matching a portion of their levy up to a per-student cap adjusted for inflation. School districts must now obtain approval for their enrichment spending plans before seeking voter approval for new levies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
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1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Steve Bergquist
DDemocratic
Co
April Berg
DDemocratic
Co
Beth Doglio
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Pollet
DDemocratic
Co
Janice Zahn
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Reeves
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Callan
DDemocratic
Co
Mia Gregerson
DDemocratic
Co
Monica Stonier
DDemocratic
Co
My-Linh Thai
DDemocratic
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