The bill establishes a new "laboratory accreditation account" within the state treasury, which will receive all fees collected under RCW 43.21A.230. The funds in this account can only be used for activities authorized under the same section and will require appropriation for expenditures. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to clarify that fees collected by the department for environmental program implementation must be deposited into the air pollution control account and can only be used for the purposes of implementing the relevant chapter.

Furthermore, the bill updates the air pollution control account to include fees collected under the newly referenced RCW 70A.540.130, ensuring that these funds are also dedicated to implementing air quality regulations. The bill outlines the conditions under which the funds can be appropriated and distributed to local authorities based on their specific air quality challenges and implementation costs. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the funding process for environmental programs and ensure that collected fees are utilized effectively for their intended purposes.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 43.21A.230, 70A.15.1010