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JLARC preliminary review: Washington collected $108 million in boating revenues (2021–23); 47% directed specifically to boating programs
Summary
JLARC staff presented a preliminary review finding Washington collected about $108 million in boating‑related revenue for the 2021–23 biennium and that 47% of those revenues are specifically directed to boating programs.
At the July 16, 2025 JLARC meeting, staff presented a preliminary review of Washington’s recreational boating programs, revenues and expenditures and compared Washington to other states’ programs.
JLARC staff Melanie Stidham and Amanda Edrick told the committee that during the 2021–23 biennium the state collected about $108 million in boating‑related revenue from multiple sources, including a watercraft excise tax, a marine fuel transfer portion of the state gasoline tax, trailer registration fees and federal grants. The presenters said roughly 47 percent of those revenues were specifically designated for boating while 53 percent supported general government purposes, citing statute and…
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