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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the creation of a statewide economic 2 development and competitiveness strategic plan; and adding a new 3 section to chapter 43.330 RCW. 4
AI Summary
This bill mandates the creation of a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan by the department, which refers to the Washington State Department of Commerce. This plan, to be completed by June 30, 2027, and updated every two years, will outline goals and strategies for state-supported economic development activities based on data analysis, and will include a profile of the state's economy covering demographics, workforce, industries, regional and tribal economics, infrastructure, and assets. It will also address economic challenges and opportunities, provide updates on programs like the small business resiliency program, focus on equity and community wealth building, establish metrics for measuring success, and include an implementation plan, with completed plans to be submitted to the legislature.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Claudia Kauffman (D)*,
Adrian Cortes (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
John Lovick (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Sharon Shewmake (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM. (on 03/02/2026)
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