Washington SB5073 dedicates sales tax on motor vehicles to highway uses, effective July 1, 2025.

Washington SB5073 amends the sales tax on retail sales of motor vehicles, digital goods, digital codes, and digital automated services. Effective July 1, 2025, the tax revenue from these sales will be deposited in the motor vehicle fund and used exclusively for highway purposes. The bill specifies distribution percentages for various highway-related accounts and projects, including special category C projects, transportation improvement, cities and towns, counties, and the transportation partnership account.

Washington SB5073 dedicates sales tax on motor vehicles to highway uses, effective July 1, 2025.

Washington SB5073 amends the sales tax on retail sales of motor vehicles, digital goods, digital codes, and digital automated services. Effective July 1, 2025, the tax revenue from these sales will be deposited in the motor vehicle fund and used exclusively for highway purposes. The bill specifies distribution percentages for various highway-related accounts and projects, including special category C projects, transportation improvement, cities and towns, counties, and the transportation partnership account.