Bill > HB1473

This bill addresses an emergency appropriation related to wildfire response in Washington state. On August 2, 2024, the governor declared a state of emergency across all counties due to existing and threatened wildfires. The bill appropriates $77,687,000 from the budget stabilization account (essentially a state emergency reserve fund) to the Department of Natural Resources for fire suppression costs during the 2024 fire season. The appropriation is specifically for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and notably does not change the state's requirement to balance its budget in future budget cycles. The bill is classified as an emergency measure, which means it takes effect immediately upon being signed into law, with the stated purpose of preserving public safety and supporting state government institutions. The bill was passed by the Washington state legislature in April 2025, signed by the governor on May 17, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State on May 19, 2025.

Budget and Finance

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1473&Year=2025&Initiative=false