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WA HB1147

WA HB1147
Concerning the capital budget.


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
04/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the capital budget; amending RCW 28A.320.330, 2 28B.20.725, 28B.15.210, 28B.15.310, 28B.30.750, 28B.35.370, 3 28B.50.360, 39.35D.030, 43.07.410, 43.31.577, 43.82.010, 43.88D.010, 4 43.99N.060, 43.160.060, and 87.03.136; amending 2021 c 332 ss 1039, 5 1041, 1073, 1065, 1094, 1098, 2032, 2039, 2059, 2067, 3002, 3010, 6 3019, 3021, 3022, 3024, 3026, 3027, 3028, 3031, 3037, 3038, 3039, 7 3048, 3069, 3072, 3078, 3094, 3097, and 3295, and 2022 c 296 ss 1021, 8 1018, 1026, 1036, 1039, 1022, 1046, 1012, 1013, 1019, 1041, 1042, 9 1056, 2004, 2037, 3003, 3010, 5004, 5028, 7002, and 2030 10 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 43.83B.430, 43.155.050, and 11 43.185.050; adding new sections to 2022 c 296 (uncodified); creating 12 new sections; repealing 2021 c 332 s 3111 (uncodified); providing a 13 contingent effective date; and declaring an emergency. 14

AI Summary

This bill concerns the capital budget. The key provisions are: This bill adopts a capital budget for the 2023-2025 biennium, appropriating funds for various state agencies and projects. Some of the key provisions include: - Funding for broadband infrastructure, including state matching funds for federal broadband grants. - Funding for projects that expand affordable housing, such as the Housing Trust Fund, rapid permanent supportive housing, and homeownership assistance. - Funding for behavioral health facilities and services, including community behavioral health grants and funding to address immediate needs. - Funding for environmental and natural resource projects, such as the Chehalis Basin Strategy, stormwater financial assistance, remedial action grants, and freshwater aquatic invasive species programs. - Funding for state facilities and infrastructure, including preservation and minor works projects for state agencies, colleges/universities, and state parks. - Funding for community projects and grant programs, such as the Building Communities Fund, Building for the Arts, and youth recreational facilities. The bill also includes numerous reappropriations of funds from prior biennia for ongoing projects and programs. Overall, the bill provides funding for a variety of capital improvements and projects across the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

House Rules "X" file. (on 01/08/2024)

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