# Washington’s Opioid Settlements *This Community Guide will describe how Washington is spending its opioid settlements, and whether Washington is working to ensure community access to opioid settlement funds. Last revised September 1, 2024.*

Total Funds

$1.13 billion[1]

[1] Total is rounded. See The Official Opioid Settlement Tracker Tally. Accessed September 1, 2024.

Allocation

50% to the state and 50% to local governments


Mechanism

State-Local Agreements (Allocation Agreement Governing the Allocation of Funds Paid by the Settling Opioid Distributors in Washington State and Washington State Allocation Agreement Governing the Allocation of Funds Paid by Certain Settling Opioid Manufacturers and Pharmacies); Local Agreement (One Washington Memorandum of Understanding Between Washington Municipalities); Legislation (RCW Secs. 43.79.483, 43.79.484)

50% State Share

50% Local Share

Ultimate DecisionmakerWashington state legislatureLocal officials for counties, cities, and towns
Decision-making ProcessThe Washington state legislature appropriates funds after considering input from the State Opioid and Overdose Response Plan (SOORP) workgroup, SOORP executive sponsors, and the Governor’s office.Localities decide autonomously but are subject to oversight by Regional Opioid Abatement Councils.
SupplantationNot prohibitedNot prohibited
Grant FundingNoUp to each locality (availability and processes will vary)
Public InputYes (not required, but public input accepted at State Opioid and Overdose Response Plan (SOORP) community meetings and via SOORP workgroup leads)Yes (local governments are required to solicit public input on settlement expenditures)
Advisory BodyNo (not required)

Yes (required, regional only)

Regional Opioid Abatement Councils (OACs) are not required to include member(s) with lived and/or living experience.

ExpendituresNeither public nor intrastate reporting required, but see the Attorney General’s Opioid Settlement Abatement Account reports (e.g., 2023-2025 Biennium).Public reporting required (each regional opioid abatement council to individually publish)
UpdatesFor updates on the state share, visit the Department of Health’s Washington State Opioid Settlements website and refer to the State Opioid and Overdose Response Plan’s website for meetings updates. Sign up to receive email updates and reminders from the state opioid response workgroup here.To find updates on the local share, a good starting point is to check the websites for your regional opioid abatement council (e.g., Greater Columbia Region, King County, Spokane County); city or county council (e.g., Cowlitz County, Pierce County, Port Angeles); or local health department.
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