This bill addresses the allocation of funds from the budget stabilization account in response to a declared state of emergency due to wildfires in Washington. Specifically, it appropriates $77,687,000 for the Department of Natural Resources to cover fire suppression costs incurred during the 2024 fire season. The bill emphasizes that this appropriation does not change the requirement for budget balancing 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, and for the support of state government and its public institutions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, highlighting the urgency of the situation.