The bill aims to improve wildlife connectivity in Washington State by addressing wildlife-vehicle collisions and habitat fragmentation due to human development. It establishes a framework for a Washington wildlife habitat connectivity action plan, which will be developed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and other stakeholders. The plan will focus on identifying and protecting wildlife habitat connectivity corridors and constructing crossing structures to enhance public safety and preserve natural heritage. The bill emphasizes consulting with tribal governments, federal agencies, and conservation organizations to develop funding strategies and priorities.

To support the action plan, the bill creates two new accounts: the Washington wildlife corridors account and the Washington wildlife crossings account, which will receive appropriations from various funding sources for land protection, habitat restoration, and wildlife crossing structures. The bill mandates biennial reporting on expenditures from these accounts to ensure transparency. Additionally, it amends existing law to include provisions for the allocation of earnings from investments of various permanent funds and surplus balances in the state treasury, ensuring that these earnings are distributed to their respective beneficiary accounts. The bill also outlines expiration dates for certain sections, primarily around July 1, 2028, to ensure a structured timeline for implementation.