Bill > HB1537

This bill aims to expand access to funding from the Multiuse Roadway Safety Account for eligible cities and state departments to support maintenance and guidance of motorized recreation on green dot roads. The legislation recognizes the long-standing green dot roads system, which has existed for over 50 years but has suffered from insufficient maintenance. The bill makes several key changes: it allows the Washington State Departments of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife to receive interagency transfers for road maintenance, signage, and educational purposes related to wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV) routes; enables cities and towns that have authorized wheeled ATV travel to apply for grants; and establishes priorities for grant funding, such as marking highway crossings and intersections with signs to improve safety. The bill defines "local government" as counties or cities/towns that have approved wheeled ATV operation on their roadways. Additionally, it requires counties to submit a letter of support before any interagency transfer to these departments and ensures that at least $80,000 remains available for local government grants during each biennium. The legislation is designed to improve road maintenance, safety, and recreational access for wheeled ATV users across Washington state, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1537&Year=2025&Initiative=false