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, funding sources, and impacts on various economic factors. The bill emphasizes the need for consistent performance measures across regions and mandates that organizations failing to meet performance targets develop remediation plans. Additionally, it stipulates that contracts and state funding may be terminated for organizations that do not show progress, and a final report on performance results must be submitted to the legislature every even-numbered year.

The bill also updates the funding structure for associate development organizations, specifying allocations for urban and rural counties. It establishes a locally matched allocation of up to 90 cents per capita for urban counties, capped at $300,000 per organization, and a base allocation of $40,000 plus a similar per capita allocation for rural counties. Furthermore, it clarifies that the locally matched allocation cannot include general fund state money but may consist of nonstate funds, cash, or in-kind contributions.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.330.082, 43.330.086
Substitute Bill: 43.330.082, 43.330.086
Engrossed Substitute: 43.330.082, 43.330.086
Bill as Passed Legislature: 43.330.082, 43.330.086
Session Law: 43.330.082, 43.330.086