SB673Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.
Introduced by Mike Gabbard, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Effective 7/1/2027, establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the Department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund effective 7/1/2025. Allocates a certain amount of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special fund. Requires report to the Legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the environmental stewardship fee program. Appropriates funds for the environmental stewardship fee strategic plan and positions for the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program.
Where it stands
Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC.
January 21, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC.
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