Washington HB1805 creates a local sales and use tax to fund services for children and families.

HB1805 allows counties to impose a sales and use tax of up to 0.01 percent to fund services for children and families. These services include child care, maternity support, school-based health services, workforce capacity building, shelter, rental assistance, and client transportation. The tax aims to address gaps in mental health therapies, prevention, early interventions, and behavioral health modalities. The revenue generated will help reduce long-term needs and improve overall mental health status, youth violence, drug use, and suicides.

Washington HB1805 creates a local sales and use tax to fund services for children and families.

HB1805 allows counties to impose a sales and use tax of up to 0.01 percent to fund services for children and families. These services include child care, maternity support, school-based health services, workforce capacity building, shelter, rental assistance, and client transportation. The tax aims to address gaps in mental health therapies, prevention, early interventions, and behavioral health modalities. The revenue generated will help reduce long-term needs and improve overall mental health status, youth violence, drug use, and suicides.