Concerning authority to impose local excise taxes on lodging.

Summary

The bill lets local governments in Washington impose an excise tax on hotel and similar lodging charges, with rates capped at two percent and overall combined tax limits. It also creates county‑wide public facilities districts that can levy the same tax if they meet size and voting requirements, and it sets rules for how the revenue can be used. The changes aim to give municipalities new revenue sources for public projects.

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