Creating the Washington state public bank.

Summary

The bill establishes a Washington state public depository bank that would use state deposits and reserves to make loans for infrastructure and other public projects, cutting reliance on expensive bonds. It would let the state and local governments borrow from the bank at rates set by the state, keeping interest earnings within Washington. The measure aims to expand financing capacity, lower borrowing costs, and generate profit for residents instead of private banks.

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