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WA HB1869
WA HB1869Prohibiting the expenditure of Washington state funds for any capital costs of a transit agency created pursuant to the laws of an adjacent state.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the expenditure of Washington 2 state funds for any capital costs of a transit agency created 3 pursuant to the laws of an adjacent state; adding a new section to 4 chapter 47.66 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an 5 emergency. 6
AI Summary
This bill prohibits Washington state from spending any state funds on capital expenses for transit agencies created in neighboring states. Specifically, the bill prevents the use of state money for constructing capital projects, purchasing transit vehicles (which are defined broadly to include motor vehicles, streetcars, trains, trolleys, and other passenger-carrying devices), or any other capital costs for transit agencies established in adjacent states. The legislation appears to target cross-border transit agencies, effectively blocking Washington state from financially supporting infrastructure or equipment for public transportation systems created in bordering states. The bill is marked as an emergency measure and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which suggests urgency in implementing these funding restrictions. By adding this provision to chapter 47.66 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), the legislature aims to limit financial support for transit agencies outside of Washington state.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (21)
John Ley (R)*,
Peter Abbarno (R),
Andrew Barkis (R),
Brian Burnett (R),
Rob Chase (R),
Tom Dent (R),
Mary Dye (R),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Dan Griffey (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Michael Keaton (R),
Mark Klicker (R),
Deb Manjarrez (R),
Stephanie McClintock (R),
Gloria Mendoza (R),
Ed Orcutt (R),
Suzanne Schmidt (R),
David Stuebe (R),
Mike Volz (R),
Jim Walsh (R),
Kevin Waters (R),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1869&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1869.pdf |
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