Washington County; regional facility to process wood waste and diseased trees funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 3460 appropriates $4 million from state bonds to fund a regional facility in Washington County for processing wood waste and trees affected by disease into sustainable products. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to cover this cost and directs the funds toward acquiring land, designing, constructing, and equipping the facility. This directly affects Washington County residents and local businesses by creating a dedicated processing site for waste materials. The key mechanism is the bond-backed appropriation, with the facility intended to convert waste into reusable resources rather than sending it to landfills.