The bill amends various sections of Washington state law to enhance the management and regulation of energy conservation, renewable energy accounts, and medical cannabis. It introduces a new section that repeals several existing laws, including those related to the juvenile accountability incentive account and the internet consumer access account. The bill also modifies administrative penalties for utilities that do not meet energy conservation targets, ensuring these penalties are adjusted for inflation. Additionally, it updates the federal broadband account framework and establishes a secure medical cannabis authorization database, emphasizing patient confidentiality and outlining the responsibilities of state departments in maintaining data integrity.

Moreover, the bill specifies that information from the medical cannabis database can be shared in aggregate form for statistical analysis, with personally identifiable information redacted. It introduces a one-dollar fee for medical cannabis recognition cards and outlines penalties for database administrators who fail to comply with regulations. The bill also addresses the treasury income account, detailing the distribution of earnings and the handling of residual balances, while deleting references to certain funds, including the education construction fund. It mandates the transfer of residual balances from abolished accounts to the state general fund by June 30, 2025, with specific exceptions, and establishes effective dates for various sections, emphasizing their importance for public safety and state governance.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 19.285.060, 43.07.370, 43.330.400, 48.160.020, 69.51A.230