Authorizes cities and counties to levy a household excise tax for animal control and shelter systems.

The bill allows cities and counties in Washington to impose a household excise tax to fund the operation, maintenance, and capital needs of animal control and shelter systems. The tax can be levied on each dwelling unit or nonresidential property parcel at a maximum of $2.50 per month for the first five years. After the first year, the tax rate can be increased annually if necessary to maintain adequate funding. Revenue from the tax must be used for the specified animal control and shelter systems. The bill also outlines the process for a referendum to repeal or alter the tax rate.

Authorizes cities and counties to levy a household excise tax for animal control and shelter systems.

The bill allows cities and counties in Washington to impose a household excise tax to fund the operation, maintenance, and capital needs of animal control and shelter systems. The tax can be levied on each dwelling unit or nonresidential property parcel at a maximum of $2.50 per month for the first five years. After the first year, the tax rate can be increased annually if necessary to maintain adequate funding. Revenue from the tax must be used for the specified animal control and shelter systems. The bill also outlines the process for a referendum to repeal or alter the tax rate.