5998-S AMS FORT S5659.1
SSB 5998 - S AMD 779
By Senator Fortunato
NOT ADOPTED 02/27/2026
On page 92, line 8, increase the General FundState Appropriation (FY 2026) by $5,000
On page 92, line 10, increase the General FundState Appropriation (FY 2027) by $5,000
Adjust the total appropriation accordingly.
On page 95, after line 23, insert the following:
"(20) $5,000 of the general fundstate appropriation for fiscal year 2026 and $5,000 of the general fundstate appropriation for fiscal year 2027 are provided solely for the department of revenue to perform the work required pursuant to section 907 of this act."
On page 538, after line 17, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 907. A new section is added to 2025 c 424 (uncodified) to read as follows:
During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, the department of revenue shall annually notify the applicable federal entity or official of Washington's participation in the tax credit program established in section 70411 of P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1), and ensure that all program participation obligations are met.
(1) The initial notification must be provided by April 1, 2026, with subsequent renewal notices provided in accordance with this section and federal regulations and guidance, or both.
(2) The department of revenue shall annually transmit copies of the notices required by this section to the governor, the appropriate committees of the legislature, the superintendent of public instruction, and the chair of the state board of education.
(3) The department of revenue shall adopt rules in accordance with this section and RCW 82.01.060(2) to facilitate maximum implementation and optimization of the available federal tax credits."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
EFFECT: • Directs the Department of Revenue to notify the applicable federal entity or official of Washington's participation in the tax credit program established in section 70411 of H.R. 1, legislation enacted as P.L. 119-21.
• Directs the Department of Revenue to transmit copies of the notices to the governor, the appropriate committees of the legislature, the superintendent of public instruction, and the chair of the state board of education.
• Provides funding for the Department of Revenue to perform the work.
EXPENDITURE EFFECT (2025-2027): $10,000 Near General FundState/$10,000 Total Funds
FOUR-YEAR OUTLOOK EXPENDITURE EFFECT: $10,000 Near General FundState
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