Bill > SB6090

This bill: Provides funding for a variety of capital projects across the state, including construction, preservation, and renovation of facilities for state agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 public schools, community colleges, and other public entities. Key provisions include: - Funding for emergency repairs, safety upgrades, and classroom/lab improvements in K-12 schools - Funding for housing, STEM education, and other facilities at public universities and colleges - Funding for construction and preservation projects for state agencies, parks, natural resources, and cultural organizations - Establishes new grant programs for improving energy efficiency, expanding broadband access, and supporting behavioral health facilities - Creates a legislative task force to study improvements to the state's school construction funding system The bill also includes provisions regarding the use of life-cycle cost analysis, requirements for sustainable building practices, and procedures for managing and transferring capital appropriations. Overall, the bill makes significant investments in public facilities and infrastructure across Washington state.

Budget and Finance

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6090&year=2017