Washington HB1658 ensures dedicated funding for history and heritage museums and county historic preservation programs.

HB1658 establishes a surcharge on documents presented for recording in Washington state. Fifty percent of the surcharge funds will be distributed to county treasurers for ongoing preservation of historical documents. The remaining funds will be retained by the county for historic preservation activities. The bill defines "history or heritage museum" as a public facility focused on preserving and presenting Washington's history.

Washington HB1658 ensures dedicated funding for history and heritage museums and county historic preservation programs.

HB1658 establishes a surcharge on documents presented for recording in Washington state. Fifty percent of the surcharge funds will be distributed to county treasurers for ongoing preservation of historical documents. The remaining funds will be retained by the county for historic preservation activities. The bill defines "history or heritage museum" as a public facility focused on preserving and presenting Washington's history.