1533-S.E AMS WM S2768.1

ESHB 1533 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Ways & Means

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.155 RCW to read as follows:

(1) A subaccount is created in the public works assistance account to receive money to fund the following projects: (a) Water storage projects; and (b) water systems facilities.

(2) The projects listed in subsection (1) of this section must comply with the competitive bid requirements of RCW 43.155.060.

(3) The subaccount created in subsection (1) of this section shall receive amounts appropriated to it for purposes of distributing these moneys as grants for water storage projects and water systems facilities projects as provided in the appropriation and this section. This subaccount shall be administered by the board and shall be separate from the other programs managed by the board under this chapter. No funds from the public works assistance account may be spent in the subaccount.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately."

ESHB 1533 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Ways & Means

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "projects;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 43.155 RCW; and declaring an emergency."

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