Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary — 2365 HB: Digital opportunities
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Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary and individual agency fiscal notes for HB 2365, Digital opportunities, marked Preliminary 1/19/2026 and prepared by Marie Davis of OFM. The summary lists estimated cash receipts of NONE and shows the Department of Commerce at 4.7 FTEs and 2,206,411 in General Fund-State for 2025-27, and 9.3 FTEs and 4,362,822 for 2027-29. It lists Superintendent of Public Instruction at 7,000 for 2025-27 and no fiscal note available for the Office of the Governor and the Department of Social and Health Services. The Commerce note explains an illustrative assumption of a hypothetical appropriation of $5 million for the digital opportunity program.
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Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary
Bill Number: 2365 HB Title: Digital opportunities
Estimated Cash Receipts
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures
Agency Name 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total FTEs GF-State NGF-Outloo Total FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total
Office of the Fiscal note not available
Governor
Department of 4.7 2,206,411 2,206,411 2,206,411 9.3 4,362,822 4,362,822 4,362,822 9.3 4,362,822 4,362,822 4,362,822
Commerce
Utilities and .3 0 0 76,834 .3 0 0 76,834 .3 0 0 76,834
Transportation
Commission
Department of Social Fiscal note not available
and Health Services
Superintendent of .0 7,000 7,000 7,000 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Public Instruction
Total $ 5.0 2,213,411 2,213,411 2,290,245 9.6 4,362,822 4,362,822 4,439,656 9.6 4,362,822 4,362,822 4,439,656
Estimated Capital Budget Expenditures
FNPID: 75340
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NONE
Agency Name 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTEs Bonds Total FTEs Bonds Total FTEs Bonds Total
Office of the Governor .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Office of the Governor Fiscal note not available
Department of Commerce .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Department of Commerce
Utilities and .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Transportation
Commission
Utilities and
Transportation
Commission
Department of Social and .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Health Services
Department of Social and Fiscal note not available
Health Services
Superintendent of Public .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Instruction
Superintendent of Public
Instruction
Total $ 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Estimated Capital Budget Breakout
NONE
Prepared by: Marie Davis, OFM Phone: Date Published:
(360) 890-1163 Preliminary 1/19/2026
FNPID: 75340
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Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2365 HB Title: Digital opportunities Agency: 103-Department of
Commerce
Part I: Estimates
No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTE Staff Years 0.0 9.3 4.7 9.3 9.3
Account
General Fund-State 001-1 0 2,206,411 2,206,411 4,362,822 4,362,822
Total $ 0 2,206,411 2,206,411 4,362,822 4,362,822
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
X
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/13/2026
Agency Preparation: Kari Newitt Phone: (360) 725-2711 Date: 01/19/2026
Agency Approval: Erin LaLonde Phone: (360) 725-4060 Date: 01/19/2026
OFM Review: Marie Davis Phone: (360) 890-1163 Date: 01/19/2026
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Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency
by section number.
Section 2 amends RCW 43.330.532 to expand the purpose of the Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO) to include
“broadband adoption and digital equity.”
Section 3(5) includes requirement for WSBO to include updated information regarding eligibility and enrollment for the
federal Lifeline Program and low-cost internet service plans in its outreach effort to hard-to-reach/low-income
communities, unless this information is already publicly available elsewhere. It also requires that this outreach effort must
be reviewed annually by the Digital Equity Forum.
Section 3(6) expands shall consider collaboration to include federally recognized tribes, relevant state agencies, the
Department of Social and Health Services and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Section 4 amends RCW 43.330.539 to require that the WSBO must now coordinate, implementation of, and monitor
progress in the state digital equity plan, not just develop it. This includes consultation with all relevant state agencies to
implement the state digital equity plan.
Section 4(1) requires the WSBO to seek federal and other funding to implement the state digital equity plan.
Section 4(3) requires a new biennial legislative report to be submitted by January 1, 2027 and every two years thereafter.
This report is expanded to include an evaluation of the progress made in implementing the state digital equity plan along
with an assessment of existing statewide initiatives, policies, programs, funding needs and public/private investments, plus
a recommended model for future program infrastructure and outreach investments, and to describe current and foreseeable
future funding available to advance digital equity that builds from the 2024 Internet for All in Washington Digital Equity
Plan funded by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Section 4(3) this report can be combined with the WSBO's current biennial legislative report under RCW 43.330.538.
Section 5 amends RCW 43.330.5395 pertaining to the Digital Equity Forum (DEF).
Section 5(2) adds responsibilities to the DEF to increase collaboration and communication with tribal governments and
other partners to make recommendations on sustainable digital equity funding and to bring related issues within its scope
for consideration.
It expands the DEF's responsibilities to include consulting directly with the WSBO and other agencies on the state digital
equity plan and its implementation. It also expands the DEF's scope to review WSBO’s outreach efforts, and provide
feedback on grant programs.
Section 5(3) that the WSBO and Office of Equity directors appoint Forum members in consultation with the DEF chair(s).
Requires that the WSBO Director add consideration for appointing members from broadband service providers,
technology industry, philanthropy, health and legal/justice sectors.
Section 5(6) amends allowable compensation for DEF members from travel reimbursement only to allowing stipends for
equity implementation purposes when members aren’t otherwise compensated.
Section 5(7)(b) allows the Forum to provide additional recommendations beyond the biennial legislative report, at the
discretion of the chair(s) and in alignment to the adopted DEF charter.
Section 6 amends RCW 43.330.412 and renames the digital equity opportunity program to the digital opportunity program
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and adds new eligible activities including:
Section 6(1)(a) requires the WSBO to identify and provide organizational support and capacity building to regional
coalitions supporting digital equity advancement across the state.
Section 6(1)(a)(ii) stipulates that the WSBO enable local and regional directories of digital equity program services,
community needs assessments, and tracking of lower cost broadband offerings in connection with the implementation and
evaluation of grant programs.
Section 6(3) clarifies the scope of review of this grant program to be provided by the DEF. The DEF may now provide
input on guidelines and criteria rather than review and provide input on individual grant applications.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate,
the detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived.
Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
None
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result
in the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the
expenditure impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing
functions.
The proposed legislation is modernizes Washington’s digital equity framework and will require significant staff time on an
ongoing basis to achieve all the proposed activities included in Sections 3-6.
Departmental assumptions:
Stipend and community compensation assumptions:
Under the proposed amendment to Sec. 5(6), the Department of Commerce (Department) assumes a maximum of 40
members (excluding alternates) of the Digital Equity Forum (DEF) based on the community compensation guidelines.
The Department also assumes that 10 out of 40 DEF members will have child and adult care needs per the community
compensation guidelines published by the Office of Equity and all costs assume their provided $57 hourly rate. The
Department also assumes five DEF members will need child care support and five DEF members will need adult care
services.
DEF public meetings are assumed to be 2 hours each x 4 meetings annually x 40 DEF members = $18,240 FY27-FY31.
Childcare costs are assumed to be 5 DEF member families x 4 meeting x $25 per hour = $1,000 annually FY27-FY31.
Adult care costs are assumed to be 5 DEF members x 4 meetings x $34 per hour = $1,360 annually FY27-FY31. DEF
stipend and community compensation subtotal = $20,600
Under Section 3(5) and DEF support for WSBO's outreach effort to hard-to-reach and low-income communities, DEF
members would require stipends for 1 hour x 40 members x $57/hour = $2,280 annually from FY27-FY31.
DEF workgroup meetings 1 hour per month = $27,360. Childcare: up to $25 per hour = $1,500 per year for 5 DEF
members. Adult care: up to $34 per hour = $2,040 per year for 5 DEF members. Subtotal = $30,900
DEF co-chair meetings monthly for 1 hour = $1,368. Childcare: up to $25 per hour = $300 per year for 1 DEF co-chair.
Adult care: up to $34 per hour = $408 per year for 1 DEF co-chair. Subtotal = $2,076.
Add 2 hours per month for each member to participate in all the other elements in Section 5(2): $57 x 40 members x 2
hours x 12 months = $54,720
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Section 6(3) requires community compensation for DEF members on WSBO grant guidelines and criteria for reviews: 4
hours per member (40) x $57 annually beginning FY27-FY31 = $9,120
Section 5(2) (h-i) requires the DEF to review WSBO’s annual outreach effort and feedback on all grant programs: $57 x 2
hours x 40 members = $4,560 annual review and feedback on outreach effort. $57 x 2 hours x 40 members = $4,560 for
annual review of WSBO’s digital equity grants. Total = $9,120
Section 5(2)(g) requires DEF community compensation time to meet with WSBO, any local, state and federal agency. The
Department assumes that each of the 40 members will need at least 2 hours per month to provide consultation to any
governmental agency in the United States. $57 per hour * 40 members x 2 hours per month x 12 months = $54,720
The total combined DEF’s stipend/community compensation amount = $183,536 annually beginning FY27-FY31 on an
ongoing basis
Legal consultation services assumptions:
Based on previous experience, the Department assumes that the DEF will require legal consultation with the Attorney
General’s Office. Section 5(2)(g), 5(3)(c) and Section 5(7)(b) broadens the DEF scope to include private and legal sector
membership appointments to the DEF; consultation with any state, local and federal agency on topics related to digital
equity which will require regular and ongoing monthly consultation fees from the Department’s AAG on an ongoing basis
from FY27-FY31.
Translations/interpretation assumptions:
The Department assumes that Section 3 will require translations of information about the availability of ISP’s low cost
broadband options. Section 4 would require translations of digital equity plan documents and outreach materials. Section 5
would require outreach and engagement with translated materials to increase awareness of digital equity needs.
The Department assumes that this bill expands the WSBO’s purpose by encouraging collaboration with all relevant state
agencies, local governments and community anchor institutions. It requires the WSBO to develop, implement, monitor and
evaluate the state digital equity. It also requires that WSBO consider collaborating with federally recognized tribes which
the Department assumes will increase the funding needed for government-to-government consultation.
The Department assumes that the WSBO’s updated requirement in Section 3(b) and Section 4(1) requires coordination
with all relevant state agencies that can provide input on the implementation, monitoring of the digital equity plan’s
progress and broadband adoption would include almost 200 state government agencies (190 agencies, departments and
commissions; 9 independently elected officials).
The Department assumes that all state agencies will send one representative to attend two 2-hour virtual meetings per year
hosted by WSBO to develop and implement the state digital equity plan on an ongoing basis.
This will entail staff time to coordinate, communicate and bring feedback back to WSBO to integrate into the digital
equity plan on an ongoing basis.
The Department assumes WSBO will dedicate new staff to coordinating, gathering, and marketing information about
Lifeline and low-cost broadband plans.
The Department assumes that Section 3(b) includes 14,000 statewide community anchor institutions (CAIs) listed in the
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Volume I which broadens WSBO’s the scope of outreach and engagement.
For illustrative purposes, the Department assumes in Section 4 that the baseline cost to implement two of the strategies
identified previously in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Internet for All digital
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equity plan would be $26.64 million.
The Department was awarded $15,983,291 for FY22-FY24 as this was the amount awarded to Washington by the NTIA
for the Digital Equity Capacity grant, which was later rescinded by the federal Department of Commerce. For these
purposes of this fiscal note, the Department assumes additional state allocations to implement the state digital equity plan
would be consistent to proposed federal allocations for the 2024 Digital Equity Plan, and WSBO would require $10.66
million in the two-year fiscal biennium after an initial $15.98 million appropriation.
The Department assumes that the WSBO will be responsible for developing a state digital equity plan based on the 2024
Internet for All Plan submitted to NTIA. This will require WSBO to spend FY27 updating and identifying strategies to
implement digital equity in Washington that would result in a Departmental budget request for the funds required to
implement an updated state digital equity plan. This work will include collaboration with relevant state agencies and the
DEF during the meeting scheduled noted in this narrative.
The Department assumes that WSBO will be responsible for implementing and evaluating progress of the state digital
equity plan in FY28-FY31 in collaboration with relevant state agencies, community anchor institutions and other
stakeholders. This will require additional ongoing staffing as noted in the FTE assumptions.
For illustrative purposes, the Department assumes that the additions made in Section 6 minimally impact the expansion of
the digital opportunity program. While this grant program is subject appropriation, the Department assumes that a
hypothetical appropriation of $5 million would result in the award of 20 complex and high risk contracts.
The Department assumes that Section 5(2)(g) regarding DEF coordination with “agencies” refers to any local, state and
federal government agency about digital equity plan implementation.
0.1 FTE Management Analyst 4 (209 hours) to communicate with Washington state’s 247 internet service providers
(Source: BroadbandNow.com) to collect and provide information in an accessible format for posting on the website and
updating this list on a continual basis under Section 3(5) ongoing from FY27-FY31.
1.0 FTE Management Analyst 4 (2,088 hours) to conduct research, data collection and writing to present and communicate
data on the digital equity plan, integrate data into the agency tracking platform and update the plan based on partner
feedback based on Section 4(1) ongoing from FY27-FY31.
0.1 FTE Management Analyst 4 (209 hours) for collecting, organizing and communicating data ongoing from FY27-FY31
based on Section 4(1)(a)(c).
0.3 FTE Management Analyst 4 (627 hours) to research and verify data for the updates in the legislative report; establish
and update an inventory of all these initiatives, policies and programs including the identification of funding needs via
surveys and focus groups beginning in FY27 and every two years on an ongoing basis based on Section 4(3)(d).
0.2 FTE Management Analyst 4 (418 hours) to conduct community needs assessments and tracking low-cost broadband
options for the implementation and evaluation of grant programs on an ongoing basis from FY27-FY31 based on Section
6(1)(a)(ii).
0.1 FTE Commerce Specialist 3 (209 hours) for preparation and engagement with 29 federally recognized tribes annual
basis from FY27 through FY31 the WSBO’s purpose, including issues regarding broadband adoption and access based on
Section 3(6).
1.0 FTE Commerce Specialist 3 (2,088 hours) for outreach and engagement with all state agencies, tribes and CAIs noted
in BEAD Volume I; provide writing support to update the plan and communicate ongoing changes as the team is
coordinating with all partners based on Section 4(1) ongoing from FY27-FY31.
1.0 FTE Commerce Specialist 3 (2,088 hours) to develop and issue RFPs or NOFOs, manage contracts, process payments,
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conduct site visits, and provide technical assistance and monitoring based on Section 4(1) ongoing from FY27-FY31.
0.5 FTE Commerce Specialist 3 (1,044 hours) for prospect research to seek diverse funding sources, write proposals and
follow up communications with funders ongoing from FY27-FY31 based on Section 4(1)(a)(c).
0.1 FTE Commerce Specialist 3 (209 hours) to provide input and updates on the new programs and initiatives beginning in
FY27 and every two years on an ongoing basis based on Section 4(3)(d).
0.1 FTE Commerce Specialist 3 (209 hours) to gather DEF feedback on both outreach efforts and digital equity programs
on an ongoing basis from FY27-FY31 based on Section 5(2)(h-i).
1.0 FTE Commerce Specialist 3 (2,088 hours) to ensure compliance and compensation to pay 40 DEF members on a
monthly basis, tracking and collecting work projects that the DEF is working on per year ongoing from FY27-FY31 based
on Section 5(2)(d-f).
0.1 FTE Commerce Specialist 3 (290 hours) to integrate DEF input and questions from member consultation work with
other local, state and federal agencies regarding the DE plan and its implementation on an ongoing basis from FY27-FY31
based on Section 5(2)(g).
Total Commerce Specialist 3 = 3.9 FTEs (8,143 hours) ongoing annually from FY27-FY31
0.1 FTE EMS 4 WSBO Director (209 hours) for formal tribal consultation and travel time for engagement with tribes on
WSBO’s purpose related to broadband adoption and access based on Section 3(6) ongoing annually from FY27-FY31.
0.5 FTE WMS 3 (1,044 hours) to coordinate with all state agency representatives on administration associated with the
implementation and progress of the digital equity plan in Section 4(1) ongoing from FY27-FY31.
0.1 FTE WMS 3 (209 hours) to coordinate the evaluation of the progress of the state digital equity plan, assessment of
statewide initiatives, policies, programs, funding needs, public and private investments, including a recommendation of a
program model for future investments in the legislative report beginning in FY27 and every two years on an ongoing basis
based on Section 4(3)(d).
0.1 FTE WMS 3 (209 hours) for communicating expectations based on state law and ensuring the DEF’s outreach and
coordination with tribes aligns with statutory authority and follow up with internal Commerce divisions and the AAG for
issues that arise per year ongoing from FY27-FY31 based on Section 5(2)(d-f).
0.1 FTE WMS 3 (209 hours) to address DEF members bring questions or require support in their contacts with any local,
state and federal agency on an ongoing basis from FY27-FY31 based on Section 5(2)(g).
0.1 FTE WMS 3 (209 hours) for ethics/legal review to determine if requests from the DEF could be viewed as lobbying or
to ascertain if the issues are in scope with the DEF’s statute per year ongoing from FY27-FY31 based on Section 5(7)(b).
1.0 FTE Commerce Specialist 5 (2,088 hours) to supervise staff and provide oversight on all aspects of the coordination,
data collection and progress of the digital equity plan Section 4(1) ongoing from FY27-FY31.
0.20 FTE Commerce Specialist 5 (418 hours) for staff supervision, review of prospective funding proposals and oversight
of all grant funding work to ensure grant compliance with agency and state policies per year ongoing from FY27-FY31
based on Section 4(1)(a)(c).
0.1 FTE Commerce Specialist 5 (209 hours) COM 5 to review and edit the legislative report beginning in FY27 and every
two years on an ongoing basis based on Section 4(3)(d).
0.3 FTE Commerce Specialist 5 (627 hours) for reviewing and ensuring oversight and compliance with SAAM for DEF
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stipend payments per year ongoing from FY27-FY31 based on Section 5(2)(d-f).
0.1 FTE Commerce Specialist 5 (209 hours) to provide supervisory support not only for the COM 3 position but all
associated positions for the implementation of the digital equity opportunity program on an ongoing basis from
FY27-FY31 based on Section 6(1)(a).
0.5 FTE Commerce Specialist 2 (1,044 hours) to provide organizational support and capacity building for the digital
equity opportunity program by coordinating meetings in partnership with regional groups and coalitions to support their
digital equity advancement initiatives on an ongoing basis from FY27-FY31 based on Section 6(1)(a).
0.5 FTE Commerce Specialist 2 (1,044 hours) to collect local and regional digital equity services information to compile
and update directories through statewide outreach and engagement on an ongoing basis from FY27-FY31 based on
Section 6(1)(a)(ii).
Salaries and Benefits:
FY27-FY31: $1,346,162 each fiscal year
Goods and Services:
The Department assumes AAG consultation will be required to implement this act.
Section 5(2)(g) would require AAG consultation at 2 hours per month x $210 x 12 months = $5,040.
Section 5(3)(c) would require AAG consultation at 6 hours per year at $210 per hour = $1,260.
Section 5(7)(b) would require AAG consultation at 12 hours per year at $210 per hour = $2,520.
Total legal consultation would be $8,820 annually, FY27-FY31
The Department assumes translation support will be required to implement this act.
The public list of low cost broadband plans = $1,725 per document x 8 language translations each year = $13,800
3 digital equity plan one-pagers x 8 language translations each year = 24 documents x $1,725 = $41,400
12 marketing documents/social media campaigns each year = $50,000
ASL interpreter $65 per hour for 12 public meetings each year for 2 hours = $1,560
3 digital equity plan one-pagers x 8 language translations each year = 24 documents x $1,725 = $41,400
Total translation/interpretation services: $148,160 annually FY27-FY31
FY27-FY31: $387,016 each fiscal year
Travel: The Department assumes travel would be required to support implementation of this act.
Section 3(6): Commerce Specialist 3 and the WSBO EMS 4 director travel to engage in tribal consultation assumes that
the standard travel assumptions apply for 12 tribal consultations each year from FY27-FY31:
Lodging: Standard rate is $110 per night x 12 nights x 2 staff = $2,640. Meals and incidentals: Standard rate is $51 per day
x 12 days x 2 staff = $1,224. Motor pool use: $39 per day x 12 x 2 staff = $936. Total travel costs for Section 3 = $4,800
annual ongoing FY 27-FY31.
Sections 4-5: Commerce Specialist 3 for travel for outreach and engagement on the digital equity plan and digital equity
grant programs for 12 days each year from FY27-FY31:
Lodging: Standard rate is $110 per night x 12 nights = $1,320. Meals and incidentals: Standard rate is $51 per day x 12
days = $612. Motor pool use assuming driving up to 300 miles roundtrip: 72.5 cents per mile * 300 miles = $39 per day x
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12 = $468. Total travel cost for Sections 4-5 = $2,400 annual ongoing FY 27-FY31.
Section 5: DEF travel for members to travel in-state to one event per year for 40 members
Lodging: Standard rate is $110 per night. Meals and incidentals: Standard rate is $51 per day. Personally owned vehicle
use assuming driving up to 300 miles roundtrip: 72.5 center per mile * 300 miles = $196.50
Total travel costs for Section 5: $357.50 per DEF member annually x 40 members = $14,300 total annual cost FY
27-FY31.
FY27- FY31: $21,500 each fiscal year
Equipment:
FY27: $25,000
Intra-agency Services Reimbursement:
FY27-FY31: $426,733 each fiscal year
Total Costs:
FY27: $2,206,411
FY28-FY31: $2,181,411 each fiscal year
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
Account Account Title Type FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
001-1 General Fund State 0 2,206,411 2,206,411 4,362,822 4,362,822
Total $ 0 2,206,411 2,206,411 4,362,822 4,362,822
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTE Staff Years 9.3 4.7 9.3 9.3
A-Salaries and Wages 909,569 909,569 1,819,138 1,819,138
B-Employee Benefits 436,593 436,593 873,186 873,186
C-Professional Service Contracts
E-Goods and Other Services 387,016 387,016 774,032 774,032
G-Travel 21,500 21,500 43,000 43,000
J-Capital Outlays 25,000 25,000
M-Inter Agency/Fund Transfers
N-Grants, Benefits & Client Services
P-Debt Service
S-Interagency Reimbursements
T-Intra-Agency Reimbursements 426,733 426,733 853,466 853,466
9-
Total $ 0 2,206,411 2,206,411 4,362,822 4,362,822
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III. C - Operating FTE Detail: List FTEs by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals need to agree with total FTEs in
Part I and Part IIIA
Job Classification Salary FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
Commerce Specialist 2 75,112 1.0 0.5 1.0 1.0
Commerce Specialist 3 87,054 3.9 2.0 3.9 3.9
Commerce Specialist 5 100,981 1.7 0.9 1.7 1.7
EMS Band 4 178,575 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Management Analyst 4 91,458 1.7 0.9 1.7 1.7
WMS Band 3 146,786 0.9 0.5 0.9 0.9
Total FTEs 9.3 4.7 9.3 9.3
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
Program FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
Local Government Division (600) 2,206,411 2,206,411 4,362,822 4,362,822
Total $ 2,206,411 2,206,411 4,362,822 4,362,822
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
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Part I: Estimates
No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTE Staff Years 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Account
Public Service Revolving 38,417 38,417 76,834 76,834 76,834
Account-State 111-1
Total $ 38,417 38,417 76,834 76,834 76,834
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
X If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/13/2026
Agency Preparation: Michelle Parish Phone: 360-664-1158 Date: 01/15/2026
Agency Approval: Michelle Parish Phone: 360-664-1158 Date: 01/15/2026
OFM Review: Renee Martine Phone: (360) 915-4588 Date: 01/16/2026
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,699.00 Request # 2026-23-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2365 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency
by section number.
Section 2 adds broadband adoption and digital equity to be encouraged, fostered, and developed by the Washington State
Broadband Office (WSBO).
Section 3 requires WSBO to coordinate with relevant state agencies to develop strategies and plans to promote broadband
access and adoption, increases minimum speed to 100/20 Mbps and requires funds be deposited into the account created in
RCW 80.36.710. Internet service providers must report three lowest cost tiers of retail internet service plans if not already
publicly available. WSBO shall consider (rather than must) collaborating with various federally recognized tribes and
relevant state agencies.
Section 4 requires the development, coordination, implementation of and monitoring of a state digital equity plan and
provide an assessment of digital equity initiatives, policies, programs, funding needs, investments and a recommended
model for future program, infrastructure, and outreach investments.
Section 5 adds the advancement of broadband adoption and digital equity as a purpose for the Digital Equity Forum and
will recommend opportunities for sustainable digital equity funding including reforms to the current universal service
mechanisms and will consult with WSBO and other agencies on the state digital equity plan now and into the future.
WSBO, with consultation of the digital equity forum is responsible for naming members to the digital equity forum across
a range of entities.
Section 6 amends the digital opportunity program administered by WSBO.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate,
the detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived.
Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
UTC assumes no cash receipts will go to UTC as a result of this legislation.
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result
in the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the
expenditure impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing
functions.
Section 3, 4 and 5 will require the UTC to collaborate with WSBO and the Digital Equity Forum in developing,
monitoring, and analyzing the state digital equity plan and its inputs. To participate in the collaborative effort, UTC will
need necessary resources to conduct research and analysis concerning broadband locations and adoption, digital equity
planning, and best practices, and will work with interested parties to make sound recommendations that will improve
broadband deployment in underserved and unserved areas, promote adoptions of new technology and digital equity
actions. The extent of assistance, analysis, and additional research into affordability, availability, education, and
infrastructure is undefined and the associated expenses may be greater or lesser than the estimated amount.
$38,417 for FY 2026 (.25 FTE) for 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Regulatory Analyst 3, 0.19 FTE and Policy Advisor, Energy, 0.06 FTE)
Digital opportunities 215-Utilities and Transportation Commission
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,699.00 Request # 2026-23-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2365 HB
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
Account Account Title Type FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
111-1 Public Service State 38,417 38,417 76,834 76,834 76,834
Revolving Account
Total $ 38,417 38,417 76,834 76,834 76,834
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTE Staff Years 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
A-Salaries and Wages 26,134 26,134 52,268 52,268 52,268
B-Employee Benefits 9,147 9,147 18,294 18,294 18,294
C-Professional Service Contracts
E-Goods and Other Services 3,136 3,136 6,272 6,272 6,272
G-Travel
J-Capital Outlays
M-Inter Agency/Fund Transfers
N-Grants, Benefits & Client Services
P-Debt Service
S-Interagency Reimbursements
T-Intra-Agency Reimbursements
9-
Total $ 38,417 38,417 76,834 76,834 76,834
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: List FTEs by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals need to agree with total FTEs in
Part I and Part IIIA
Job Classification Salary FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
Policy Advisor, Energy 107,700 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Regulatory Analyst 3 103,536 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Total FTEs 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
Digital opportunities 215-Utilities and Transportation Commission
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,699.00 Request # 2026-23-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2365 HB
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
Digital opportunities 215-Utilities and Transportation Commission
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,699.00 Request # 2026-23-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 4 Bill # 2365 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2365 HB Title: Digital opportunities Agency: 350-Superintendent of Public
Instruction
Part I: Estimates
No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTE Staff Years 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Account
General Fund-State 001-1 0 7,000 7,000 0 0
Total $ 0 7,000 7,000 0 0
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
X If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/13/2026
Agency Preparation: Adam Cole Phone: 360-725-6179 Date: 01/15/2026
Agency Approval: Mike Woods Phone: 360 725-6283 Date: 01/15/2026
OFM Review: Danya Clevenger Phone: (360) 688-6413 Date: 01/19/2026
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,242.00 Request # HB 2365-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2365 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency
by section number.
The following sections of the bill have potential fiscal impact for the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
(OSPI).
Section 3(6) states in carrying out its purpose, the Governor’s Statewide Broadband Office shall consider collaborating
with federally recognized tribes and all relevant state agencies, including, but not limited to, the Utilities and
Transportation Commission, Washington Technology Solutions, the Department of Commerce, the Community Economic
Revitalization Board, the Department of Transportation, the Public Works Board, the State Librarian, the Department of
Social and Health Services, and OSPI.
The purpose of the Governor’s Statewide Broadband Office, as stated in section 2(2), is to encourage, foster, develop, and
improve affordable and quality broadband, broadband adoption, and digital equity within the state.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate,
the detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived.
Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
There is no impact to cash receipts.
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result
in the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the
expenditure impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing
functions.
OSPI is included in the list of entities in section 3(6) which the Governor’s Statewide Broadband Office shall consider
collaborating with. OSPI would require the following positions to execute the work.
• Director at 0.01 FTE at a cost of $3,000 in FY27.
• Program Supervisor at 0.02 FTE at a cost of $4,000 in FY27.
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
Account Account Title Type FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
001-1 General Fund State 0 7,000 7,000 0 0
Total $ 0 7,000 7,000 0 0
Digital opportunities 350-Superintendent of Public Instruction
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III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTE Staff Years 0.0 0.0
A-Salaries and Wages 3,483 3,483
B-Employee Benefits 2,758 2,758
C-Professional Service Contracts
E-Goods and Other Services 207 207
G-Travel 207 207
J-Capital Outlays 345 345
M-Inter Agency/Fund Transfers
N-Grants, Benefits & Client Services
P-Debt Service
S-Interagency Reimbursements
T-Intra-Agency Reimbursements
9-
Total $ 0 7,000 7,000 0 0
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: List FTEs by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals need to agree with total FTEs in
Part I and Part IIIA
Job Classification Salary FY 2026 FY 2027 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
Director 0.0 0.0
Program Supervisor 0.0 0.0
Total FTEs 0.0 0.0 0.0
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
There is no impact to capital budget.
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
Digital opportunities 350-Superintendent of Public Instruction
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,242.00 Request # HB 2365-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2365 HB
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