This bill amends existing tax laws in Washington State to provide an exemption for taxes on fuel used in school buses operated by school districts. Specifically, it adds a new exemption under RCW 82.38.080, allowing sales of special fuel or motor vehicle fuel to school districts for use in school buses, which are governed by chapter 28A.160 RCW. Additionally, the bill makes several adjustments to existing language, including changing the wording of certain mileage limits from "twenty-five" to "25" and "fifteen" to "15" in various sections, ensuring consistency in numerical representation.

Furthermore, the bill amends RCW 82.38.180 to include provisions for refunds of taxes paid on fuel used by school districts, aligning with the new exemption. It also clarifies that certain existing regulations, specifically RCW 82.32.805 and 82.32.808, do not apply to the new section regarding school bus fuel exemptions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 82.38.080, 82.38.180