(1) When developing a biennial budget for the tourism development division of the department of community, trade, and economic development, the request for funding submitted to the office of financial management shall be calculated according to the formula in RCW 43.88.094. The request shall be a specific designated amount in the budget request for the department of community, trade, and economic development.

     (2) This section expires June 30, 2008.

[1998 c 299 § 3.]

NOTES:

     Intent -- 1998 c 299: "It is the intent of this act to provide for predictable and stable funding for tourism development activities of the state of Washington by establishing funding levels based on proven performance and return on state funds invested in tourism development and to establish a tourism development advisory committee." [1998 c 299 § 1.]

     Effective date -- 1998 c 299: "This act takes effect July 1, 1998." [1998 c 299 § 6.]