Authorizing cities and counties the ability to levy a household excise tax for the operation, maintenance, and capital needs of animal control and shelter systems.

This bill allows cities and counties in Washington to create a household excise tax to fund animal control and shelter services. This tax, capped at $2.50 per household per month for the first five years, would help cover the costs of operating, maintaining, and improving these systems. Cities and counties can also increase the tax annually by a small percentage if needed, and voters can petition to repeal the tax.

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