This bill addresses the allocation of funds from the budget stabilization account in response to the state of emergency declared by the governor on August 2, 2024, due to threats from wildfires across all counties. It establishes a new section that appropriates $72,442,000 specifically for fire suppression costs incurred by the Department of Natural Resources during the 2024 fire season. The bill clarifies that this appropriation does not affect the requirement to balance the budget in future biennia as outlined in RCW 43.88.055(4).

Additionally, the bill includes a declaration of emergency, stating that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, as well as for the support of state government and its public institutions. As a result, the act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.