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 in Washington. It includes significant funding allocations for the House of Representatives, Senate, judicial entities, and various state agencies, with specific amounts designated for performance audits, IT support, and juvenile rehabilitation program reviews. The bill emphasizes accountability and efficiency in the use of state funds, mandating reporting and evaluation of funded programs. Additionally, it introduces new sections for appropriations related to the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and other judicial entities, highlighting the need for effective implementation of legal and financial provisions.

Furthermore, the bill allocates substantial funding for initiatives related to public defense, civil legal aid, and community services, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations such as tenants at risk of eviction and survivors of domestic violence. It also addresses the implementation of the State v. Blake decision, mandating collaboration between the Office of Public Defense and local courts to create reports on affected cases and establish a refund process for impacted individuals. The bill includes provisions for various social services, including housing assistance, mental health support, and educational programs, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration among state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to ensure effective service delivery and resource allocation. Overall, ESSB 5167 aims to enhance support for diverse communities and address pressing social issues through targeted funding and strategic initiatives.

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