H-1245.2

HOUSE BILL 1939

ByRepresentatives Manjarrez and Dufault

AN ACT Relating to promoting opportunities during the fédération internationale de football association world cup 2026; adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW; and providing an expiration date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.330 RCW to read as follows:

(1) For any state funds expended for activities related to the 2026 fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) world cup games, including but not limited to promotion, marketing, and fan-related opportunities, the department must ensure a material allocation from the total state funds is made to provide access to opportunities for low-income young people in central Washington and across the state to experience this once in a lifetime event.

(2) This section expires June 30, 2026.

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