HB 1723 - DIGEST

     Creates the Washington main street program within the department.  In order to implement the Washington main street program, the department shall:  (1) Provide technical assistance to businesses, property owners, organizations, and local governments undertaking a comprehensive downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization and management strategy within a specified area;

     (2) To the extent funds are made available, provide financial assistance to local governments or local organizations to assist in initial program start-up costs, specific project feasibility studies, market studies, and design assistance;

     (3) Develop objective criteria for selecting recipients of financial assistance under this act and providing designation of local programs under this act;

     (4) Operate the Washington main street program in accordance with the plan developed by the department, in consultation with the Washington main street advisory committee created under this act; and

     (5) Consider other factors the department deems necessary for the implementation of this act.