Bill > HB1226

This bill provides supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, making adjustments to funding across various transportation agencies and programs. The bill reduces overall appropriations in several areas, with total reductions of approximately $300 million compared to the original budget, while maintaining key transportation initiatives. Some notable provisions include funding for the University of Washington's sidewalk inventory project, reduced appropriations for electric vehicle infrastructure, and adjustments to various transportation agency budgets. The bill authorizes transfers between different transportation accounts, provides funding for specific transportation projects like the I-5 Columbia River Bridge replacement, and includes provisions for workforce development, diversity initiatives, and various transportation safety programs. The bill also modifies some existing laws related to state trooper longevity bonuses and transportation fund management, and includes emergency clauses to ensure immediate implementation of certain provisions. The legislature aims to maintain critical transportation infrastructure and services while making strategic budget adjustments to manage current fiscal constraints.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1226&Year=2025&Initiative=false