This bill aims to allocate a portion of hazardous substance tax revenues from aviation fuel specifically for aircraft noise and air quality mitigation. It amends existing laws, including RCW 82.21.020 and RCW 82.21.030, to introduce new definitions and provisions related to this allocation. Notably, it defines "Aircraft noise and air quality mitigation allocation" and establishes that beginning October 1, 2026, a portion of the tax collected on petroleum products will be directed to a newly created state aircraft noise and air quality mitigation account. This account will fund grant programs for communities affected by aviation-related noise and air quality issues.

Additionally, the bill creates a new section in chapter 53.20 RCW to establish the state aircraft noise and air quality mitigation account, which will receive funds from the specified tax revenues. The funds can only be used for mitigation strategies in aviation-impacted communities, defined as those within 10 miles of an airport runway operated by a port district. Furthermore, it mandates that taxpayers report the quantity of aviation fuel barrels and the corresponding tax due on a separate line in their tax filings.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 82.21.020, 82.21.030