Concerning emergency medical service levies.
HB 2326 establishes rules for property tax levies to fund emergency medical services (EMS) in Washington State. It allows counties, cities, emergency medical districts, and fire authorities to impose up to $0.50 per $1,000 in property value for up to 10 years or permanently, requiring voter approval (a 3/5 majority of registered voters) for initial or permanent levies. Funds must be used exclusively for EMS services, including personnel, equipment, and training, with separate accounting and public reporting required. The bill prohibits overlapping levies within the same geographic area and sets specific rules for countywide implementation, including requiring approval from 75% of cities over 50,000 population.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action Jan 22, 2026
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3
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1
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1
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM.
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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