This bill establishes a comprehensive capital budget for the state of Washington, appropriating funds for various projects from the effective date until June 30, 2027. It includes significant allocations for community infrastructure, early learning facilities, behavioral health services, and environmental initiatives, totaling over $2 billion. Key projects highlighted in the bill include funding for the Puget Sound Regional Archives HVAC, preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and various library and community projects. The bill emphasizes leveraging both public and private funds, particularly for early learning projects, and sets conditions for the use of appropriated funds, including prioritization of projects that benefit overburdened communities.

Additionally, the bill introduces new sections that amend existing laws and establish grant programs aimed at enhancing community services, environmental sustainability, and public health. Notable appropriations include $649 million for behavioral health community capacity grants, $535 million for the Housing Trust Fund, and $30 million for high-efficiency electric equipment rebates. The bill also outlines specific conditions for funding eligibility, such as requiring nonstate shares of project costs to be committed before state funds are released. Overall, the legislation aims to improve access to affordable housing, enhance public infrastructure, and support community development initiatives across Washington State.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 70A.65.300, 79.22.060, 28B.20.725, 28B.15.210, 28B.15.310, 28B.30.750, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 39.35D.030, 43.07.410, 43.88D.010
Substitute Bill: 79A.25.210, 28A.525.159, 28B.20.725, 28B.15.210, 28B.15.310, 28B.30.750, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 39.35D.030, 43.19.125, 43.63A.125, 43.63A.750, 43.88.030, 43.88D.010, 43.99N.060, 43.330.400, 70A.305.190, 79.24.720
Bill as Passed Legislature: 70A.65.300, 28B.20.725, 28B.15.210, 28B.15.310, 28B.30.750, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 39.35D.030, 43.19.125, 43.88D.010, 43.88.030, 43.155.070, 43.330.400, 77.12.037, 77.12.210, 77.12.220, 79.70.100, 79.71.060, 28A.525.159, 79.24.720, 43.31.574, 43.63A.750, 43.99N.060, 70A.305.190
Session Law: 70A.65.300, 28B.20.725, 28B.15.210, 28B.15.310, 28B.30.750, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 39.35D.030, 43.19.125, 43.88D.010, 43.88.030, 43.155.070, 43.330.400, 77.12.037, 77.12.210, 77.12.220, 79.70.100, 79.71.060, 28A.525.159, 79.24.720, 43.31.574, 43.63A.750, 43.99N.060, 70A.305.190