Washington state helps small businesses train maritime workers

Establishing business and occupation and public utility tax credits for small business employers providing maritime trade educational assistance.

Introduced· 2026-01-13

Who's it for

Who's it for: Big Business

What it means for you

9/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

Heavily funded

Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would give tax breaks to small businesses that train people for jobs on boats, helping create more local jobs.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill would help small businesses in Washington state by giving them money back on their taxes if they train people for jobs on boats and ships. This could mean more people get good jobs in the maritime industry, like working on ferries or fishing boats. It also helps small businesses pay for this training. Some might say giving tax breaks means less money for other things the state does, but supporters believe it's a good way to make sure Washington has skilled workers for important local industries.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

This bill would create special tax credits for small businesses.
Businesses could get these credits if they teach people skills for maritime jobs.
The tax credits are for business and occupation and public utility taxes.