The city and town research services account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account shall consist of amounts transferred under RCW 66.08.190(2) and any other transfers or appropriations to the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after an appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for city and town research.

     All unobligated moneys remaining in the account at the end of the fiscal biennium shall be distributed by the treasurer to the incorporated cities and towns of the state in the same manner as the distribution under RCW 66.08.190(1)(b)(iii).

     Payments to public agencies may be made in advance of actual work contracted for, at the discretion of the department of commerce.

[2010 c 271 § 702; 2002 c 38 § 4; 2000 c 227 § 1.]

NOTES:

     Purpose -- Effective date -- 2010 c 271: See notes following RCW 43.330.005.

     Effective date -- 2000 c 227: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2000." [2000 c 227 § 5.]