The bill, ESSB 5167, outlines a comprehensive budget for the fiscal biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, addressing various appropriations across multiple state departments and programs. It includes significant funding for state agencies such as the House of Representatives, Senate, and the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, with specific allocations for performance audits and evaluations of government programs. The bill emphasizes the efficient management of resources, particularly within the legislative branch, and introduces new sections detailing appropriations for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and local courts, ensuring funds are used for designated purposes. Additionally, it mandates the Office of Public Defense to collaborate with judicial entities to prepare reports on cases affected by the State v. Blake ruling, establishing a refund process for impacted individuals and allocating substantial funding for compliance costs related to this decision.

Furthermore, the bill addresses various social services and community support initiatives, including significant funding for the Office of Civil Legal Aid, the Office of the Governor, and programs aimed at enhancing legal services for vulnerable populations. It allocates funds for initiatives related to housing, mental health, and environmental justice, emphasizing the importance of data collection and analysis to inform decision-making. The bill also establishes a task force to combat extremism and mass violence, funded with $253,000, and includes provisions for community services, youth involvement, and reparative actions for descendants of victims of historical injustices. Overall, the bill reflects a commitment to addressing social equity, environmental justice, and community support through targeted funding and initiatives, while also ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of state resources.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 15.76.115, 28B.92.205, 41.05.120, 41.50.075, 41.50.110, 43.19.025, 43.99N.060, 43.101.200, 43.101.220, 43.320.110, 43.330.250, 43.330.365, 50.16.010, 50.24.014, 69.50.540, 70.104.110, 70A.65.100, 70A.45.020, 70A.65.260, 70A.65.300, 70A.200.140, 72.09.780, 79.64.040
Substitute Bill: 9.46.100, 15.76.115, 18.04.105, 18.20.430, 18.43.150, 18.51.060, 18.85.061, 19.28.351, 28A.510.250, 28C.10.082, 34.12.130, 39.12.080, 41.05.120, 41.50.110, 41.50.255, 41.80.010, 43.09.282, 43.09.475, 43.19.025, 43.24.150, 43.79.567, 43.101.200, 43.101.220, 43.216.828, 41.56.028, 43.330.250, 43.330.365, 44.90.070, 46.09.510, 50.16.010, 50.24.014, 51.44.190, 59.21.050, 67.16.285, 67.70.044, 70.79.350, 70.128.160, 70A.65.250, 70A.65.260, 70A.65.300, 70A.200.140, 71.24.580, 74.46.581, 76.04.511, 77.12.170, 77.44.050, 77.105.150, 79.64.040, 28A.320.330, 28B.76.525, 28B.99.030, 38.40.200, 38.40.210, 38.40.220, 43.07.130, 51.44.170, 72.09.780
Engrossed Substitute: 9.46.100, 15.76.115, 18.04.105, 18.20.430, 18.43.150, 18.51.060, 18.85.061, 19.28.351, 28A.510.250, 28C.10.082, 34.12.130, 39.12.080, 41.05.120, 41.50.110, 41.50.255, 41.80.010, 43.09.282, 43.09.475, 43.19.025, 43.24.150, 43.79.567, 43.101.200, 43.101.220, 43.216.828, 41.56.028, 43.330.250, 43.330.365, 44.90.070, 46.09.510, 50.16.010, 50.24.014, 51.44.190, 59.21.050, 67.16.285, 67.70.044, 70.79.350, 70.128.160, 70A.65.250, 70A.65.260, 70A.65.300, 70A.200.140, 71.24.580, 74.46.581, 76.04.511, 77.12.170, 77.44.050, 77.105.150, 79.64.040, 28A.320.330, 28B.76.525, 28B.99.030, 38.40.200, 38.40.210, 38.40.220, 43.07.130, 51.44.170, 72.09.780
Bill as Passed Legislature: 9.46.100, 15.76.115, 18.04.105, 18.20.430, 18.43.150, 18.51.060, 18.85.061, 19.28.351, 28B.76.525, 28B.99.030, 28C.04.535, 28C.10.082, 34.12.130, 42.56.570, 40.14.024, 40.14.025, 40.14.026, 41.05.120, 41.06.280, 41.06.285, 41.50.110, 41.50.150, 41.50.255, 41.80.010, 43.07.410, 43.09.282, 43.09.475, 43.19.025, 43.24.150, 43.41.450, 43.79.567, 43.101.200, 43.101.220, 43.216.828, 41.56.028, 43.330.184, 43.330.250, 44.90.070, 46.09.510, 46.09.520, 46.66.080, 50.16.010, 50.24.014, 51.44.190, 67.16.285, 67.70.044, 70.79.350, 70.128.160, 70A.65.250, 70A.65.260, 70A.65.300, 70A.200.140, 70A.305.180, 70A.305.190, 71.24.580, 74.31.060, 74.46.581, 76.04.511, 77.12.170, 77.44.050, 77.105.150, 79.64.040, 28A.320.330, 81.88.050, 82.86.050, 86.26.007, 38.40.200, 38.40.210, 38.40.220, 43.07.130, 43.330.365, 51.44.170, 53.20.090, 72.09.780, 80.01.080
Session Law: 9.46.100, 15.76.115, 18.04.105, 18.20.430, 18.43.150, 18.51.060, 18.85.061, 19.28.351, 28B.76.525, 28B.99.030, 28C.04.535, 28C.10.082, 34.12.130, 42.56.570, 40.14.024, 40.14.025, 40.14.026, 41.05.120, 41.06.280, 41.06.285, 41.50.110, 41.50.150, 41.50.255, 41.80.010, 43.07.410, 43.09.282, 43.09.475, 43.19.025, 43.24.150, 43.41.450, 43.79.567, 43.101.200, 43.101.220, 43.216.828, 41.56.028, 43.330.184, 43.330.250, 44.90.070, 46.09.510, 46.09.520, 46.66.080, 50.16.010, 50.24.014, 51.44.190, 67.16.285, 67.70.044, 70.79.350, 70.128.160, 70A.65.250, 70A.65.260, 70A.65.300, 70A.200.140, 70A.305.180, 70A.305.190, 71.24.580, 74.31.060, 74.46.581, 76.04.511, 77.12.170, 77.44.050, 77.105.150, 79.64.040, 28A.320.330, 81.88.050, 82.86.050, 86.26.007, 38.40.200, 38.40.210, 38.40.220, 43.07.130, 43.330.365, 51.44.170, 53.20.090, 72.09.780, 80.01.080