Finds that, to protect taxpayers, many state programs require the costs of licensing, registration, certification, and related government services to be borne by the profession or industry that uses the services, rather than by the taxpaying public as a whole.

Intends to ensure that the general public is not assessed the costs while also providing adequate funding to statutory programs that safeguard and improve Washington's health, safety, employees, and consumers.

Authorizes new fees and fee increases in: The department of labor and industries; department of agriculture; department of health; gambling commission; higher education; and the department of licensing.