Authorizing a new sales and use tax for parks districts that can be imposed with voter approval.

HB 2726 would allow Washington state parks districts to propose a new 0.2% sales tax to voters for park and recreation improvements. If approved by voters, the tax would fund parks, trails, athletic fields, and facility maintenance, with revenues limited to 10 years (extendable with new voter approval or up to 20 years if dedicated to debt repayment). The tax would apply to taxable purchases under state law and must be collected in addition to existing taxes. Voters in affected communities would decide whether to implement this local tax increase.