SB 5412 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Declares an intent: (1) To adopt a policy of adequately funding the rendering of decisions on applications; (2) to establish a process, based on adoption of level of service standards, that will help the department of ecology and the legislature to make informed and objective choices regarding funding; and (3) to provide for the reduction of the current large accumulation of pending applications to a reasonable level over a reasonable period of time.