Bill > SB5981

This bill provides funding for various capital projects and programs across the state of Washington during the 2017-2019 biennium. Some key provisions include: - Funding for repairs and upgrades to state facilities, including courts, colleges/universities, prisons, and state parks. This includes projects to address issues like water infiltration, elevator safety, building preservation, and infrastructure upgrades. - Grant programs for items like community economic development, school construction and upgrades, affordable housing, youth recreation facilities, and historic preservation. - Investments in environmental programs such as Floodplains by Design, stormwater infrastructure, clean water infrastructure, and remediation of contaminated sites. - Funding for aviation infrastructure through a revolving loan program for general aviation airports. - Provisions to improve monitoring and management of major capital projects, including requirements for life-cycle cost analysis and progress reporting. The bill also includes amendments to existing laws to allow for transfers between certain capital accounts and building funds. Overall, the bill provides funding and policy direction for a wide range of capital needs across state government and local communities.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5981&year=2017