Bill > HB1008

This bill creates a new county local road trust account within the motor vehicle fund to support the preservation and improvement of county local roads that are not federally classified as arterial or collector roads. The County Road Administration Board (CRAB) will oversee the program, adopting rules for allocating funds and selecting projects based on multiple criteria including investment in overburdened communities, environmental health disparities, proximity to Indian reservations, road safety, pedestrian access, and community facility improvements. Eligible project types include road maintenance (2-R and 3-R projects), reconstruction, bridge replacement, fish passage improvements, and pedestrian facilities. Counties must include proposed projects in their six-year road programs and provide matching funds, with counties diverting road levy funds (except those with populations under 8,000) becoming ineligible for trust account funds after December 31, 2025. The board will determine fund allocations for projects, considering factors like project scope, original cost estimates, and potential impact on other projects. The program is intended to support local road infrastructure and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the legislation declaring an emergency to emphasize its immediate public importance.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1008&Year=2025&Initiative=false