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 from the employment security department. The bill emphasizes the need for consistent performance measures across regions to facilitate statewide evaluation. Additionally, it mandates that contracting organizations that fail to meet performance targets develop remediation plans and may face contract termination for nonperformance. The department is also tasked with submitting a final report to the legislature every even-numbered year on the performance results of these contracts.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the funding structure for contracts with associate development organizations, specifying allocations based on whether the organizations serve urban or rural counties. For urban counties, the bill allows for a locally matched allocation of up to 90 cents per capita, capped at $300,000 per organization. For rural counties, it establishes a base allocation of up to $40,000 per county, along with a similar per capita allocation. The bill also introduces provisions for the matched allocation to be provided through cash, in-kind contributions, or a combination thereof, 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