The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to extend the water supply milestone for the Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan to 2035. Key changes include the adjustment of the deadline for securing permits and funding for water supply facilities from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2035, and the specification that these facilities must provide at least 214,000 acre-feet of water for both instream and out-of-stream uses. Additionally, the bill modifies the percentage of appropriations that can be retained for administrative overhead from twelve percent to 12 percent, and it extends the expiration date for certain provisions from 2025 to 2035.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Natural Resources regarding land purchases for the community forest trust, allowing for expedited acquisition without the usual prerequisites. It mandates the development of a transitional management plan for the acquired land, ensuring it aligns with the principles of the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan. The bill also establishes a community forest advisory committee to involve local stakeholders in land management decisions. The act is declared necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and is set to take effect on June 30, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 90.38.010, 90.38.110, 90.38.130
Substitute Bill: 90.38.010, 90.38.110, 90.38.120, 90.38.130
Engrossed Substitute: 90.38.010, 90.38.110, 90.38.120, 90.38.130
Bill as Passed Legislature: 90.38.010, 90.38.110, 90.38.120, 90.38.130
Session Law: 90.38.010, 90.38.110, 90.38.120, 90.38.130