SB 5342-S2.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Expands the previous program for timber impact areas to a program for rural natural resources impact areas.

     Directs the task force to undertake a study to determine whether additional communities and industries are impacted, or likely to be impacted by salmon preservation and recovery efforts.

     Requires a report by January 1996.

     Extends the period for payment of benefits to displaced workers and for the award of low-interest or interest-free loans for construction of public works facilities from July 1, 1995, to July 1, 1997.

     Designates the criteria for designation as a rural natural resources impact area.

     Repeals RCW 43.31.661 and 43.31.631.

     Terminates the program on June 30, 1998.