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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
Crossed Over
02/09/2022
02/09/2022
Passed
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/31/2022
03/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to having safety rest areas open to the public as soon as possible; adding a new section to chapter 47.38 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure that safety rest areas owned and operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are kept open for public use, except for seasonal closures or maintenance. The bill directs WSDOT to reconfigure its maintenance operations to keep the rest areas open, and to develop a strategic plan that evaluates the operations, maintenance, safety, and commercial vehicle parking at these facilities. The plan must engage the freight community and other stakeholders for recommendations and solutions, and coordinate with the office of intergovernmental coordination on public right-of-way homeless encampments. WSDOT must also report to the legislature by January 15, 2023, on the changes made or planned for the rest area operations, including recommendations related to commercial vehicle parking.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (15)
Dan Griffey (R)*,
Andrew Barkis (R),
Rob Chase (R),
Tom Dent (R),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Noel Frame (D),
Greg Gilday (R),
Jenny Graham (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Dave Paul (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
Sharon Shewmake (D),
Jamila Taylor (D),
Jesse Young (R),
Last Action
Effective date 6/9/2022. (on 03/31/2022)
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