This 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 RCW 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, which is also established in the state treasury. These funds are designated for the implementation of the relevant environmental chapters and require appropriation for spending.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that the air pollution control account will include receipts from various sources, including the newly referenced RCW 70A.540.130. It outlines the conditions under which the funds can be allocated to local authorities based on their air quality issues, implementation costs, and available funding from other sources. The bill also creates an air operating permit account for specific permit-related receipts, ensuring that all expenditures from these accounts are subject to appropriation.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 43.21A.230, 70A.15.1010
Bill as passed Legislature: 43.21A.230, 70A.15.1010
Session law: 43.21A.230, 70A.15.1010