SB 5049 - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Requires the state, local public agencies, and other persons who have the authority to acquire property by eminent domain under state law to comply with chapter 8.26 RCW (relocation assistance--real property acquisition policy) in order to assure the fair and equitable treatment of all persons and property owners impacted by public projects.

Prohibits a state or local public agency providing a grant, loan, or matching funds for any program or project that displaces persons who are eligible for relocation assistance from limiting, restricting, or otherwise prohibiting grant, loan, or matching fund money from being used for required relocation assistance payments.