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Senate approves bill letting Washington State Patrol set background-check fees after contentious amendment votes
Summary
After multiple failed amendments to limit or cap fee increases, the Senate passed House Bill 2,521 allowing the Washington State Patrol to set fees to cover background-check costs; opponents warned of potential unaffordable increases, sponsors said fees must match cost.
The State Senate on the floor debated and then passed House Bill 2,521, the measure that authorizes the Washington State Patrol to set fees to cover the cost of processing firearm background checks.
Sen. Wagner argued several amendments that would have constrained the Patrol's unilateral fee-setting authority and would have required the agency to return to the Legislature for large increases. "This amendment says Washington State Patrol, 94% increase is allowed under this…
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