HB 4125
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The bill mandates that state revenue forecasts use lower-end projections from recognized vendors and models, changes surplus distribution to credit personal income taxpayers when non-corporate/excise General Fund revenues exceed estimates by two percent or more, and creates a continuously appropriated fund for PERS liability reduction, capital projects, debt service, and emergencies funded by the calculated difference between two estimation methodologies.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
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The shift to conservative forecasting and direct taxpayer credits suggests an intent to reduce budget uncertainty and return excess revenues directly to households rather than retaining them in the General Fund, while the new fund targets long-term fiscal stability and emergency preparedness without requiring annual legislative appropriation or bond issuance.
Basis: Inferred · Source: Introduced
Eligible for a surplus credit equal to their share of excess non-corporate/excise General Fund revenues if collections exceed estimates by two percent or more, distributed as a percentage of prior-year tax liability.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
Obligated to adopt lower-end forecasting methodologies, issue quarterly methodology statements, calculate surplus credits, and manage transfers to the new fund.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
May receive continuous appropriations from the new fund specifically designated for reducing its unfunded actuarial liability.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
Receives any excess corporate income and excise tax revenues that exceed biennial estimates by two percent or more, retained in the General Fund for additional funding.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
State agencies may adjust spending expectations downward due to conservative revenue estimates, potentially delaying appropriations or increasing reliance on reserves.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
DAS and DOR must develop vendor/model methodologies, track quarterly collections, calculate dual-methodology deltas, and issue taxpayer guidance by November 15 of odd-numbered years.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
Administrative costs for forecasting infrastructure, quarterly reporting, and fund management will shift to DAS and DOR; taxpayers face no direct cost but may experience delayed or reduced General Fund services if surpluses do not materialize.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
Taxpayer credits apply only when non-corporate/excise revenues exceed estimates by two percent or more; refunds under one dollar are prohibited.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
Personal income taxpayers and PERS system
In a sustained high-growth economy, consistent revenue surpluses trigger annual personal income tax credits that significantly reduce household tax burdens, while the continuously appropriated fund rapidly eliminates PERS unfunded liabilities and finances major capital projects without issuing bonds.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
General Fund and discretionary state programs
During a revenue contraction, conservative estimates combined with the two percent threshold prevent any surplus credits from issuing, yet the continuous appropriation to the new fund still drains General Fund liquidity, forcing discretionary spending cuts or tax increases for other state priorities.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
The continuous appropriation clause removes standard biennial appropriation controls, creating structural risk that fund usage could drift from emergency/PERS purposes toward discretionary capital spending if model inputs are manipulated to widen the calculated surplus delta.
Sources · Introduced
The measure trades budgetary flexibility and General Fund liquidity for direct taxpayer relief and dedicated long-term fiscal reserves, potentially constraining discretionary state spending during revenue volatility.
Predictable surplus distribution reduces household tax burden during growth periods.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
Dedicated funding stream accelerates PERS liability reduction and capital project financing without bond issuance.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
Conservative forecasting reduces projected available funds, potentially tightening near-term appropriations.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
Continuous appropriation limits legislative control over fund usage and may reduce General Fund liquidity for other priorities.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Introduced
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Posted Jan 28, 2026, 3:25 PM PST
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Chief sponsors: Representative Mark Gamba, Senator Khanh Pham, Senator Courtney Neron Misslin, Representative Lesly Muñoz, Representative Rob Nosse, Senator Jeff Golden
Regular sponsors: Representative Zach Hudson, Representative Pam Marsh, Representative Thuy Tran, Representative Jules Walters, Representative Lamar Wise, Senator Lew Frederick, Senator Chris Gorsek, Senator Janeen Sollman, Representative Lisa Fragala, Representative Willy Chotzen, Representative Sarah McDonald, Representative Tom Andersen, Representative Travis Nelson, Representative Cyrus Javadi
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In committee upon adjournment.
Public Hearing held.
Public Hearing
Heard · Agenda item 5 · Room HR A · Prescribes methodology for the preparation of revenue estimates used in the budgeting process and as applicable to the surplus revenue refund process.
Referred to Revenue with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
“Prescribes methodology for the preparation of revenue estimates used in the budgeting process and as applicable to the surplus revenue refund process.”
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