Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWashingtonIntroduced
HB 2325: Establishing a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion.
Dave Paul
HB 2325 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes a self-supported assessment program requiring tourism-related businesses to pay fees to fund state-level tourism marketing.
Who is affected
Tourism-related businesses including hotels and attractions operating within Washington state.
Requirements and enforcement
Businesses must pay an assessment, the specific structure of which is not detailed in the summary.
Costs and funding
An unspecified 'small fee' to be determined by the assessment structure.
When it takes effect
Not stated in the available source.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased tourism revenue and statewide economic stimulation.
Risks and tradeoffs
Direct financial impact on businesses, potential for costs to be passed to consumers, and lack of clarity on fund management.
What is still unknown
The specific fee amount, the method of collection, the administrative structure for managing funds, and whether small businesses receive exemptions.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increased funding for statewide tourism advertising
- Potential for higher visitor numbers at attractions
- Increased revenue opportunities for local businesses
Risks
- Additional compliance costs for tourism businesses
- Potential for increased prices for consumers
- Uncertain return on investment for marketing spend
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Source material is limited to an abstract, excluding bill text or specific fee structures.
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Where it stands
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