HB 1010 - DIGEST

     Declares that the intent of this act is to provide:  (1) A strategically designed plan of assistance, emphasizing state, local, and private sector leadership and partnership;

     (2) a comprehensive and significant array of business assistance, services, and tax incentives that are accountable and performance driven;

     (3) an array of community assistance including infrastructure development and business retention, attraction, and expansion programs that will provide a competitive advantage to rural distressed areas throughout Washington; and

     (4) regulatory relief to reduce and streamline zoning, permitting, and regulatory requirements in order to enhance the capability of businesses to grow and prosper in rural distressed areas.

     Creates the state office of business assistance and recruitment for rural distressed areas.