The bill, ESSB 5167, outlines a comprehensive budget for the fiscal biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, addressing various fiscal matters by amending multiple sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). It includes significant appropriations for state agencies, such as $61,985,000 for the House of Representatives and $15,979,000 for the Supreme Court in FY 2026. The bill also mandates performance audits and evaluations of programs, particularly focusing on juvenile rehabilitation and compliance with ignition interlock device requirements. Additionally, it allocates $7,563,000 from the judicial stabilization trust account to assist counties and cities with costs related to resentencing and vacating convictions impacted by the State v. Blake ruling, which affects individuals with prior convictions for simple drug possession.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new sections establishing conditions and limitations on appropriations, such as requiring the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to report on juvenile rehabilitation programs by June 30, 2026. It emphasizes the importance of community engagement and support for vulnerable populations, including Afghan women and Latino communities, with specific grants earmarked for organizations providing legal aid and health services. The legislation aims to enhance the legal support system in response to the Blake decision, improve access to justice, and ensure that necessary financial resources are allocated to support the operations and services of the state government during the specified fiscal period. Overall, the bill reflects a commitment to addressing systemic inequalities and supporting community resilience through targeted funding and programs.

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