Bill > HB1064

This bill aims to permanently establish the Statewide Network Coordination (SYNC) interagency team, which was originally created in 2017 to improve infrastructure project planning and coordination across multiple state agencies. The team, comprised of representatives from various state infrastructure programs like public works, transportation, commerce, ecology, health, and others, is tasked with identifying and implementing system improvements that maximize state investments, minimize costs, and respond to community needs. The bill removes the previous sunset date of June 30, 2025, effectively making the team a permanent body. Key objectives of the team include maximizing project value, designing community-specific projects, considering long-term environmental and economic changes, fostering innovation, facilitating cross-program collaboration, and ensuring optimal use of federal and private infrastructure funding. The team is required to submit a biennial report to the legislature detailing funded projects, coordination efforts, and regional planning activities. By eliminating the expiration date, the legislature intends to continue supporting the team's work in reaching underserved communities and addressing emerging environmental challenges across Washington state.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1064&Year=2025&Initiative=false