The bill aims to facilitate the transfer of public property to federally recognized tribes in Washington state for the purpose of establishing facilities that provide comprehensive programs and services related to alcohol and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and aftercare, as well as behavioral health support. The legislature recognizes the significant need for these services and acknowledges the role of tribes in delivering culturally appropriate care. To promote the expansion of these services, the bill authorizes government-to-government transfers of both improved and unimproved real property to tribes or tribal consortia.

The bill outlines specific conditions for these property transfers, including mutual agreement on terms between the transferring entity and the tribes, with a stipulation that the property must revert back if it is not used for the intended purposes within a specified timeframe. Additionally, for unimproved land or properties requiring major renovations, tribes must complete construction or renovations within six years and demonstrate the capacity to expand services as needed. The bill encourages collaboration between state and tribal entities to identify suitable public properties for these critical services.