SB 6217 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Declares an intent to create a public-private partnership dedicated to improving the state's competitiveness by developing new approaches to environmental permitting.

Creates the Washington regulatory improvement center to be a collaborative effort between private industry, the state's universities, and government.

Abolishes the office of regulatory assistance and its powers, duties, and functions are hereby transferred to the Washington regulatory improvement center.