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WA Rev Code § 43.168.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.168 - Rural Washington Loan Fund.|43.168.060 - Local development organizations—Duties of department—Rules.

RCW 43.168.060 Local development organizations—Duties of department—Rules.The department is encouraged to work with local development organizations to promote applications for loans by the fund. The department shall also provide assistance to local development organizations and local governments to identify viable projects for consideration. The department shall adopt such rules and regulations as are appropriate for implementation of this chapter.[ 2005 c 136 § 6; 1985 c 164 § 6.]NOTES:Savings—Effective date—2005 c 136: See notes following RCW 43.168.020.
WA Rev Code § 43.168.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.168 - Rural Washington Loan Fund.|43.168.070 - Processing of applications—Contents of applications.

RCW 43.168.070 Processing of applications—Contents of applications.The director may receive and approve applications on a monthly basis but shall receive and approve applications on at least a quarterly basis for each fiscal year. The director shall make every effort to simplify the loan process for applicants. Department staff shall process and assist in the preparation of applications. Each application shall show in detail the nature of the project, the types and numbers of jobs to be created, wages to be paid to new employees, and methods to hire unemployed persons from the area. Each application shall contain a credit analysis of the business to receive the loan. The director may respond on short notice to applications of a serious or immediate nature.[ 2005 c 136 § 7; 1993 c 512 § 14; 1987 c 461 § 5; 1985 c 164 § 7.]NOTES:Savings—Effective date—2005 c 136: See notes following RCW 43.168.020.
WA Rev Code § 43.168.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.168 - Rural Washington Loan Fund.|43.168.090 - Use of federal community development block grant funds.

RCW 43.168.090 Use of federal community development block grant funds.The department shall use for the fund an amount of federal community development block grant funds equal to the amount of state funds transferred or appropriated to the department for purposes of supplementing the department's block grant funds.[ 2005 c 136 § 8; 1985 c 164 § 9.]NOTES:Savings—Effective date—2005 c 136: See notes following RCW 43.168.020.
WA Rev Code § 43.168.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.168 - Rural Washington Loan Fund.|43.168.100 - Entitlement community grants—Conditions.

RCW 43.168.100 Entitlement community grants—Conditions.The director may make grants of state funds to local governments which qualify as "entitlement communities" under the federal law authorizing community development block grants. These grants may only be made on the condition that the entitlement community provide the director with assurances that it will: (1) Spend the grant moneys for purposes and in a manner which satisfies state constitutional requirements; (2) spend the grant moneys for purposes and in a manner which would satisfy federal requirements; and (3) spend at least the same amount of the grant for loans to businesses from the federal funds received by the entitlement community.[ 2005 c 136 § 9; 1993 c 512 § 15; 1986 c 204 § 1; 1985 c 164 § 10.]NOTES:Savings—Effective date—2005 c 136: See notes following RCW 43.168.020.
WA Rev Code § 43.168.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.168 - Rural Washington Loan Fund.|43.168.110 - Rural Washington loan fund.

RCW 43.168.110 Rural Washington loan fund.There is established the rural Washington loan fund which shall be an account in the state treasury. All loan payments of principal and interest which are transferred under RCW 43.168.050 shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after legislative appropriation for loans under this chapter. Any expenditures of these moneys shall conform to federal law.[ 1999 c 164 § 504; 1992 c 235 § 11; 1985 c 164 § 11.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings and subheadings not law—Effective date—Severability—1999 c 164: See notes following RCW 43.160.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.168.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.168 - Rural Washington Loan Fund.|43.168.120 - Guidelines for use of funds for existing economic development revolving loan funds—Grants to local governments to assist existing economic development revolving loan funds.

RCW 43.168.120 Guidelines for use of funds for existing economic development revolving loan funds—Grants to local governments to assist existing economic development revolving loan funds.(1) The department shall develop guidelines for rural Washington loan funds to be used to fund existing economic development revolving loan funds. Consideration shall be given to the selection process for grantees, loan quality criteria, legal and regulatory issues, and ways to minimize duplication between rural Washington loan funds and local economic development revolving loan funds.(2) If it appears that all of the funds appropriated to the fund for a biennium will not be fully granted to local governments within that biennium, the department may make available up to twenty percent of the eighty percent of the funds available to projects in distressed areas under RCW 43.168.050(10) for grants to local governments to assist existing economic development revolving loan funds in distressed areas. The grants to local governments shall be utilized to make loans to businesses that meet the specifications for loans under this chapter. The local governments shall, to the extent permitted under federal law, agree to convey to the fund the principal and interest payments from existing loans that the local governments have made through their revolving loan funds. Under circumstances where the federal law does not permit the department to require such transfer, the department shall give priority to applications where the applicants on their own volition make commitments to provide for the transfer.[ 1999 c 164 § 505; 1987 c 461 § 6.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings and subheadings not law—Effective date—Severability—1999 c 164: See notes following RCW 43.160.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.168.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.168 - Rural Washington Loan Fund.|43.168.130 - Development of performance standards.

RCW 43.168.130 Development of performance standards.The director shall develop performance standards for judging the effectiveness of the program. Such standards shall include, to the extent possible, examining the effectiveness of grants in regard to:(1) Job creation for individuals of low and moderate income;(2) Retention of existing employment;(3) The creation of new employment opportunities;(4) The diversification of the economic base of local communities;(5) The establishment of employee cooperatives;(6) The provision of assistance in cases of employee buy-outs of firms to prevent the loss of existing employment;(7) The degree of risk assumed by the fund, with emphasis on loans which did not receive financing from commercial lenders, but which are considered financially sound.[ 2005 c 136 § 10; 1998 c 245 § 52; 1987 c 461 § 7.]NOTES:Savings—Effective date—2005 c 136: See notes following RCW 43.168.020.
WA Rev Code § 43.168.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.168 - Rural Washington Loan Fund.|43.168.150 - Minority and women-owned businesses—Application process—Joint loan guarantee program.

RCW 43.168.150 Minority and women-owned businesses—Application process—Joint loan guarantee program.Subject to the restrictions contained in this chapter, the director is authorized to approve applications of minority and women-owned businesses for loans or loan guarantees from the fund. Applications approved by the director under this chapter shall conform to applicable federal requirements. The director shall prioritize available funds for loan guarantees rather than loans when possible. The director may enter into agreements with other public or private lending institutions to develop a joint loan guarantee program for minority and women-owned businesses. If such a program is developed, the director may provide funds, in conjunction with the other organizations, to operate the program. This section does not preclude the director from making individual loan guarantees.To the maximum extent practicable, the funds available under this section shall be made available on an equal basis to minority and women-owned businesses. The director shall submit to the appropriate committees of the senate and house of representatives quarterly reports that detail the number of loans approved and the characteristics of the recipients by ethnic and gender groups.[ 2005 c 136 § 11; 1993 c 512 § 13.]NOTES:Savings—Effective date—2005 c 136: See notes following RCW 43.168.020.
WA Rev Code § 43.176.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.176 - Small Business Incubator Program.|43.176.010 - Policy.

RCW 43.176.010 Policy.It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Washington to assist in the creation and expansion of innovative small commercial enterprises that produce marketable goods and services through the employment of Washington residents, the use of technology, and the application of best management practices. This policy is to be implemented through the use of small business incubators.[ 2004 c 237 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.176.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.176 - Small Business Incubator Program.|43.176.020 - Definitions.

RCW 43.176.020 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Business incubator" means a facility that offers:(a) Space for start-up and expanding firms;(b) The shared use of equipment and work areas;(c) Daily management support services essential to high quality commercial operations; and(d) Technical assistance.(2) "Qualified small business incubator" means an incubator that is:(a)(i) Designated as a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, or (ii) consists of a partnership between a designated nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and a government or quasi-government agency;(b) Focused on developing small businesses in an economically distressed or disadvantaged area; and(c) Structured around a sound business plan.[ 2004 c 237 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.176.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.176 - Small Business Incubator Program.|43.176.030 - Small business incubator program—Grants.

RCW 43.176.030 Small business incubator program—Grants.(1) The small business incubator program is created in the *department of community, trade, and economic development to provide start-up and operating assistance to qualified small business incubators.(2) The department shall award grants to qualified small business incubator organizations for:(a) Construction and equipment costs, up to a maximum of three million dollars per recipient; and(b) Provision of technical assistance to small businesses, up to a maximum of one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars per year per recipient.(3) The department shall:(a) Require a grant recipient to show that it has the resources to complete the project in a timely manner and the state grant is not the sole source of funds;(b) Develop, in conjunction with the Washington association of small business incubators, criteria for receipt of grant funds, including criteria related to organizational capacity, community need, and the availability of other economic development resources;(c) Accept and receive grants, gifts, and pledges of funds for the support of the small business incubator program, which shall be deposited in the small business incubator account established in **RCW 43.176.040; and(d) Integrate the promotion of small business incubators as economic development tools in its strategic plan.[ 2004 c 237 § 3.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.**(2) RCW 43.176.040 was repealed by 2012 c 198 § 26.
WA Rev Code § 43.176.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.176 - Small Business Incubator Program.|43.176.900 - Short title—2004 c 237.

RCW 43.176.900 Short title—2004 c 237.This act may be known as the Washington small business incubator and entrepreneurship assistance act of 2004.[ 2004 c 237 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.176.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.176 - Small Business Incubator Program.|43.176.901 - Services dependent on legislative funding.

RCW 43.176.901 Services dependent on legislative funding.The *department of community, trade, and economic development shall have no duty to provide services related to the small business incubator and entrepreneurship assistance act of 2004 unless and until the small business incubator program and related administrative expenses are funded by the legislature.[ 2004 c 237 § 6.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.
WA Rev Code § 43.180.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.180 - Housing Finance Commission.|43.180.010 - Declaration of public policies—Purpose.

RCW 43.180.010 Declaration of public policies—Purpose.It is declared to be the public policy of the state and a recognized governmental function to assist in making affordable and decent housing available throughout the state and by so doing to contribute to the general welfare. Decent housing for the people of our state is a most important public concern. Interest rates and construction costs have made it impossible for many Washington citizens to purchase their own homes. Older people, disabled persons, and low and moderate-income families often cannot afford to rent decent housing. There exists throughout the state a serious shortage of safe, sanitary and energy efficient housing available at prices within the financial means of our citizens. General economic development within the state is also impeded by a lack of affordable housing. The state's economy, which is dependent on the timber, wood products, and construction industries, has been damaged by inadequate investment in housing construction and rehabilitation. The result has been high unemployment and economic hardship affecting the prosperity of all the people of the state, particularly those in the wood products industry.It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a state housing finance commission to act as a financial conduit which, without using public funds or lending the credit of the state or local government, can issue nonrecourse revenue bonds and participate in federal, state, and local housing programs and thereby make additional funds available at affordable rates to help provide housing throughout the state. It is also a primary purpose of this chapter to encourage the use of Washington state forest products in residential construction. This chapter is enacted to accomplish these and related purposes and shall be liberally construed to carry out its purposes and objectives.[ 1983 c 161 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.180.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.180 - Housing Finance Commission.|43.180.030 - Bonds not debt of state.

RCW 43.180.030 Bonds not debt of state.Bonds issued under this chapter shall be issued in the name of the commission. The bonds shall not be obligations of the state of Washington and shall be obligations only of the commission payable from the special fund or funds created by the commission for their payment. Such funds shall not be or constitute public moneys or funds of the state of Washington but at all times shall be kept segregated and set apart from other funds.Bonds issued under this chapter shall contain a recital on their face to the effect that payment of the principal of, interest on, and prepayment premium, if any, on the bonds, shall be a valid claim only as against the special fund or funds relating thereto, that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the state or any municipal corporation, subdivision, or agency of the state, other than the commission as set forth in this chapter, is pledged to the payment of the principal of, interest on, and prepayment premium, if any, on the bonds.Contracts entered into by the commission shall be entered into in the name of the commission and not in the name of the state of Washington. The obligations of the commission under the contracts shall be obligations only of the commission and are not in any way obligations of the state of Washington.[ 1983 c 161 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.180.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.180 - Housing Finance Commission.|43.180.050 - Housing financing powers—Annual audit.

RCW 43.180.050 Housing financing powers—Annual audit.(1) In addition to other powers and duties prescribed in this chapter, and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter to provide decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for eligible persons, the commission is empowered to:(a) Issue bonds in accordance with this chapter;(b) Invest in, purchase, or make commitments to purchase or take assignments from mortgage lenders of mortgages or mortgage loans;(c) Make loans to or deposits with mortgage lenders for the purpose of making mortgage loans;(d) Make loans for down payment assistance to home buyers in conjunction with other commission programs; and(e) Participate fully in federal and other governmental programs and to take such actions as are necessary and consistent with this chapter to secure to itself and the people of the state the benefits of those programs and to meet their requirements, including such actions as the commission considers appropriate in order to have the interest payments on its bonds and other obligations treated as tax exempt under the code.(2) The commission shall establish eligibility standards for eligible persons, considering at least the following factors:(a) Income;(b) Family size;(c) Cost, condition, and energy efficiency of available residential housing;(d) Availability of decent, safe, and sanitary housing;(e) Age or infirmity; and(f) Applicable federal, state, and local requirements.The state auditor shall audit the books, records, and affairs of the commission annually to determine, among other things, if the use of bond proceeds complies with the general plan of housing finance objectives including compliance with the objective for the use of financing assistance for implementation of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in dwellings.[ 2013 c 13 § 1; 1986 c 264 § 1; 1983 c 161 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 13: "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 immediately [April 17, 2013]." [ 2013 c 13 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.180.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.180 - Housing Finance Commission.|43.180.060 - No power of eminent domain or taxation.

RCW 43.180.060 No power of eminent domain or taxation.The commission does not have the power of eminent domain and the commission does not have the power to levy any taxes of any kind.[ 1983 c 161 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.180.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.180 - Housing Finance Commission.|43.180.070 - Housing finance plan.

RCW 43.180.070 Housing finance plan.The commission shall adopt a general plan of housing finance objectives to be implemented by the commission during the period of the plan. The commission may exercise the powers authorized under this chapter prior to the adoption of the initial plan. In developing the plan, the commission shall consider and set objectives for:(1) The use of funds for single-family and multifamily housing;(2) The use of funds for new construction, rehabilitation, including refinancing of existing debt, and home purchases;(3) The housing needs of low-income and moderate-income persons and families, and of elderly or persons with disabilities;(4) The use of funds in coordination with federal, state, and local housing programs for low-income persons;(5) The use of funds in urban, rural, suburban, and special areas of the state;(6) The use of financing assistance to stabilize and upgrade declining urban neighborhoods;(7) The use of financing assistance for economically depressed areas, areas of minority concentration, reservations, and in mortgage-deficient areas;(8) The geographical distribution of bond proceeds so that the benefits of the housing programs provided under this chapter will be available to address demand on a fair basis throughout the state;(9) The use of financing assistance for implementation of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in dwellings.The plan shall include an estimate of the amount of bonds the commission will issue during the term of the plan and how bond proceeds will be expended.The plan shall be adopted by resolution of the commission following at least one public hearing thereon, notice of which shall be made by mailing to the clerk of the governing body of each county and by publication in the Washington State Register no more than forty and no less than twenty days prior to the hearing. A draft of the plan shall be made available not less than thirty days prior to any such public hearing. At least every two years, the commission shall report to the legislature regarding implementation of the plan.The commission may periodically update the plan.The commission shall adopt rules designed to result in the use of bond proceeds in a manner consistent with the plan. The commission may periodically update its rules.This section is designed to deal only with the use of bond proceeds and nothing in this section shall be construed as a limitation on the commission's authority to issue bonds.[ 2020 c 274 § 25. Prior: 1999 c 372 § 11; 1999 c 131 § 1; 1983 c 161 § 7.]