Imposing a local sales tax wholly credited against the state sales tax to support programs for senior citizens.

HB 1373 allows rural counties in Washington to impose a 0.01% local sales tax, which is fully deducted from the state sales tax they would otherwise pay. The funds collected must be used solely to administer senior citizens programs established under state law (RCW 36.39.060). This applies only to counties defined as "rural" (population density under 100 people per square mile or smaller than 225 square miles), with the state handling tax collection at no cost to the county. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.