This bill amends various sections of Washington state law, focusing on the management and funding of accounts related to healthcare, education, and energy conservation. It repeals several existing accounts, including the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Account and the Internet Consumer Access Account, while establishing a new nursing resource center account funded by a surcharge on nursing licenses. The funds from this surcharge will support initiatives to ensure an adequate nursing workforce, including data collection on workforce trends and promoting nursing education. Additionally, the bill modifies penalties for utilities that do not meet energy conservation targets and extends interfund loans for school districts affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for the medical cannabis authorization database, allowing authorized prescribers to access healthcare information and establishing requirements for recognition cards. It creates the institutional welfare account to benefit incarcerated individuals and outlines the transfer of funds for crime victims' compensation. The bill also specifies the management of earnings from state accounts, including the establishment of the investment income account and the deletion of certain accounts like the education construction fund. Overall, the bill aims to streamline funding mechanisms, enhance program effectiveness, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, with most provisions taking effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 19.285.060, 43.07.370, 43.330.400, 48.160.020, 69.51A.230
Substitute Bill: 18.79.202, 19.285.060, 28A.505.130, 43.07.370, 43.330.400, 48.160.020, 69.51A.230, 72.09.095