HB 1938 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Establishes the statewide tourism marketing act.

Establishes the framework and funding for a statewide tourism marketing program.

Establishes the Washington tourism marketing authority.

Creates the statewide tourism marketing account.

Imposes a charge of fifteen cents per occupied room per night on every lodging business in this state and requires the revenue from the charge, including penalties and interest on delinquent lodging charges, to be deposited in the statewide tourism marketing account.