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This bill aims to address historical racial, economic, and social disparities stemming from past drug possession laws by continuing and refining the community reinvestment program. It establishes a framework for ongoing funding, with at least $100,000,000 per year dedicated to the program, and mandates that the community reinvestment plan, which guides how these funds are distributed, be updated every 10 years. The bill specifies that funds from the community reinvestment account can be used for economic development, legal assistance for post-conviction relief, violence intervention and prevention, reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals, and agricultural and economic support for historically marginalized communities. Importantly, the distribution of these funds must be done in collaboration with "by and for community organizations," meaning organizations operated by and for specific racial or ethnic groups. Additionally, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy will conduct a study to analyze how the funds are distributed and used, reporting its findings to the legislature by June 30, 2027, with this specific study provision expiring on June 1, 2028.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6275&Year=2025&Initiative=false