Bill > HB1227

This bill makes appropriations for transportation projects and operations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, allocating funds to various state agencies for operating expenses and capital improvements. It revises several existing laws related to transportation funding and appropriations, including those concerning airport operations, vehicle registration, highway maintenance, and public transportation grants. Key provisions include funding for the Washington State Patrol's capital improvement projects, grants for small cities' pavement and sidewalk projects, and investments in zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and public transportation. The bill also addresses compensation for state employees, including general wage increases and adjustments to health care benefits, and includes provisions for managing transportation funds when the legislature is not in session, allowing for certain transfers and scope changes to projects. Additionally, it modifies existing laws related to biodiesel fuel usage, ignition interlock device programs, highway construction thresholds, and various transportation accounts, such as the multimodal transportation account and the move ahead WA account, to reflect updated funding levels and program requirements. The bill also includes provisions for studies on topics like road usage charges, alternative project delivery methods, and the impacts of emissions standards on ocean-going vessels.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1227&Year=2025&Initiative=false