Provides that the governor after proclaiming a state of emergency and prior to terminating such may, in the area described by the proclamation, issue an order or orders concerning waiver or suspension of statutory obligations or limitations in any or all of the following areas as further specified and limited by this act: (1) Liability for participation in interlocal agreements;

(2) Inspection fees owed to the department of labor and industries;

(3) Application of the family emergency assistance program;

(4) Regulations, tariffs, and notice requirements under the jurisdiction of the utilities and transportation commission;

(5) Application of tax due dates and penalties relating to collection of taxes; and

(6) Permits for industrial, business, or medical uses of alcohol.

Allows a harvester to elect to calculate the tax imposed by chapter 84.33 RCW in the manner provided in RCW 84.33.074 for an amount of timber that does not exceed five million board feet if certain conditions are met.

Provides that during a covered emergency, the department of community, trade, and economic development may enter into interlocal agreements under chapter 39.34 RCW with one or more public agencies for the purposes of providing mutual aid and cooperation to any public agency affected by the cause of the emergency.