The bill enacts the "Reconciliation Act" and amends RCW 43.79.567 to create the community reconciliation account within the state treasury. This account will receive revenues from legislative appropriations and other directed funds, with expenditures designated for various purposes by the Department of Commerce. These purposes include economic development aimed at addressing wealth disparities, providing civil and criminal legal assistance, community-based violence intervention services, reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals, and new provisions for agricultural and economic support for historically marginalized communities. Additionally, the bill introduces programs that utilize a community assessment model to address the root causes of violence, focusing on goals such as increasing high school graduation rates, promoting trauma-informed care, and enhancing community support.

The bill also specifies that grant distribution must involve collaboration with the governor's office of Indian affairs and community organizations defined by the Department of Commerce and the Office of Equity. It includes a provision stating that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remainder will still be effective. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.79.567