HB 1341-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

      Declares an intent to increase the availability of funds to help provide infrastructure to distressed areas and timber-dependent counties.

      Provides for the appointment of a timber recovery coordinator.

      Establishes an agency timber task force.

      Directs the Evergreen State College to design an evaluation mechanism for the timber recovery act.

      Establishes an economic recovery coordination board.

      Requires consideration of the possibility of locating an airport facility in Grays Harbor county.

      Creates the Pacific Northwest export assistance project.

      Expands the duties of the small business export finance assistance center.

      Encourages the increase of exports from timber-dependent communities.

      Expedites permits for growth in timber-dependent communities.

      Directs the employment security department to establish a program for the provision of training to displaced timber workers.