The bill amends existing laws regarding associate development organizations in Washington State, specifically RCW 43.330.082 and RCW 43.330.086. It requires contracting organizations to provide annual performance measures and summaries of best practices, including detailed employment and economic data, funding sources, and impacts on various economic factors. The bill emphasizes the need for consistent performance measures across regions to facilitate statewide evaluation. Additionally, it establishes a framework for performance targets, remediation plans for underperforming organizations, and potential contract termination for those failing to meet agreed-upon standards.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the funding structure for associate development organizations, specifying allocations based on whether they serve urban or rural counties. For urban counties, organizations can receive up to $300,000 with a locally matched allocation of 90 cents per capita, while rural counties can receive a base allocation of $40,000 plus a similar per capita match. The bill also introduces provisions for the local match to be provided through cash, in-kind contributions, or a combination, with a limit on in-kind contributions to 25% of the local match.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.330.082, 43.330.086
Substitute Bill: 43.330.082, 43.330.086