Committee hears broad package giving counties new revenue tools and REIT flexibility Senate Bill 6,294 would expand local revenue options — including new uses for REET 2, a county public utility tax option, a one‑tenth percent sales tax for children and family services, and standalone levies for veterans and mental‑health assistance. Proponents say counties need new tools; utilities, cannabis and retail groups raised distributional and market concerns.

Washington's Senate Bill 6,294 proposes bold new revenue tools for counties, aiming to tackle affordable housing and public utility challenges while sparking debate among industry groups.

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Three Rivers Local hears FY2026 forecast; treasurer warns of $1M public-utility revenue loss under new law At the Oct. 14 board meeting the district presented an initial FY2026 budget and three-year forecast and warned that House Bill 15 and related changes could remove roughly $1 million in public-utility tax revenue beginning in 2029; board discussed negotiation options and monitoring state legislation.

The Three Rivers Local School District is facing a potential $1 million revenue loss due to new legislation, and tough decisions lie ahead to ensure funding stability.

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