(1) The universal communications services account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Revenues to the account consist of moneys deposited in the account by the legislature and any penalties or other recoveries received pursuant to RCW 80.36.670. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of the universal communications services program established in RCW 80.36.650 and commission expenses related to implementation and administration of the provisions of RCW 80.36.630 through 80.36.690 and section 212, chapter 8, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess. Only the secretary of the commission or the secretary's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.

(2) This section expires July 1, 2025.

Effective date—2019 c 365 §§ 11-18 and 20: See note following RCW 80.36.630.

Findings—2019 c 365: See note following RCW 43.330.532.

Findings—Intent—Effective date—Utilities and transportation commission report—2013 2nd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 80.36.650.