(1) By October 15, 2027, and by each October 15th thereafter, the department must estimate any increase in state general fund revenue collections for the immediately preceding fiscal year resulting from the modification of RCW 82.04.29005 under section 3, chapter 131, Laws of 2026. The department must promptly notify the state treasurer of these estimated amounts.
(2) Beginning November 1, 2027, and by each November 1st thereafter, the state treasurer must transfer from the general fund the estimated amount determined by the department under subsection (1) of this section for the immediately preceding fiscal year into the wildfire response, forest restoration, and community resilience account under RCW 76.04.511.
(3) The department may not make any adjustments to an estimate under subsection (1) of this section after the state treasurer makes the corresponding distribution under subsection (2) of this section based on the department's estimate.
[ 2026 c 131 s 4.]
Notes:
Intent—Findings—Short title—Effective date—2026 c 131: See notes following RCW 82.04.29005.