The bill establishes a supplemental capital budget for Washington State, appropriating funds for various capital projects from the effective date until June 30, 2025. It amends existing laws and introduces new sections to enhance funding for local projects, energy retrofits, broadband infrastructure, and clean energy initiatives. Key appropriations include $10 million for tribal clean energy projects, $20 million for electrical grid integration, and $50 million for affordable housing initiatives. The bill emphasizes prioritizing projects that benefit small cities and comply with state energy performance standards, while also mandating metrics for assessing energy efficiency efforts and requiring reports on energy audits for public buildings.

Additionally, the bill focuses on enhancing affordable housing and behavioral health services, directing significant funding towards urgent repair grants for housing and community capacity grants for behavioral health services. It includes provisions for grant compliance and repayment to the state if grantees fail to meet contract requirements. The legislation also emphasizes stakeholder participation in grant program design, ensuring equity and environmental justice are considered. Overall, the bill aims to bolster the state's infrastructure, support sustainable development, and address critical housing and mental health needs through targeted funding and strategic project prioritization.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 70A.65.240, 70A.65.305
Substitute Bill: 70A.65.305, 70A.305.190, 43.19.125
Engrossed Substitute: 70A.65.305, 70A.305.190, 43.19.125
Bill as Passed Legislature: 70A.65.305, 79.64.020, 79A.25.210, 70A.305.190, 43.19.125, 79.22.060, 79.70.100, 79.71.060, 43.63A.750
Session Law: 70A.65.305, 79.64.020, 79A.25.210, 70A.305.190, 43.19.125, 79.22.060, 79.70.100, 79.71.060, 43.63A.750