The bill establishes a comprehensive capital budget for the state of Washington for the 2023-2025 biennium, appropriating significant funds for various projects across multiple sectors, including education, housing, environmental initiatives, and community development. Key allocations include $2.1 billion for the Department of Commerce, with specific funding for public works, broadband infrastructure, and energy efficiency projects. The bill emphasizes the importance of leveraging nonstate funding, ensuring compliance with grant conditions, and prioritizing projects that benefit overburdened communities. Notably, it introduces new legal language defining "overburdened communities" and mandates competitive processes for grant applications, particularly for library capital improvements and clean energy projects.

Additionally, the bill outlines various reappropriations and amendments to existing laws, including provisions for the management of state real estate and funding for early learning facilities. It allows for the transfer of excess funds to university building accounts and establishes guidelines for matching nonstate funds for appropriations. The bill also emphasizes the need for timely project execution and compliance with sustainable building standards. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance infrastructure, support community development, and promote environmental sustainability through targeted financial investments while ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of state resources.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28B.20.725, 28B.30.750, 43.88D.010, 39.35D.030, 43.99N.060
Substitute Bill: 28B.20.725, 28B.30.750, 43.88D.010, 39.35D.030, 43.99N.060, 43.88.030, 43.07.410, 87.03.136, 43.19.125
Engrossed Substitute: 28B.20.725, 28B.30.750, 43.88D.010, 39.35D.030, 43.99N.060, 43.88.030, 43.07.410, 87.03.136, 43.19.125
Bill as Passed Legislature: 28A.320.330, 28B.20.725, 28B.15.210, 28B.15.310, 28B.30.750, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 39.35D.030, 43.07.410, 43.31.577, 43.82.010, 43.88D.010, 43.88.030, 43.99N.060, 43.19.125, 87.03.136
Session Law: 28A.320.330, 28B.20.725, 28B.15.210, 28B.15.310, 28B.30.750, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 39.35D.030, 43.07.410, 43.31.577, 43.82.010, 43.88D.010, 43.88.030, 43.99N.060, 43.19.125, 87.03.136