Bill > HB1902

This bill establishes a comprehensive work group focused on streamlining the permitting process for transportation projects in Washington State. The work group will include representatives from various state agencies (including Transportation, Ecology, Fish and Wildlife, Commerce, and the Office of Equity), local government associations, professional organizations, construction industry groups, tribal representatives, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Their primary goal is to develop recommendations that reduce project costs and shorten the time from project conception to completion, while ensuring that all environmental and regulatory protections remain intact. The work group is required to convene its first meeting by October 1, 2025, submit an interim report to the legislature by January 1, 2026, and deliver a final report with detailed recommendations by November 1, 2026. The work group will focus on aligning priorities, legal requirements, timelines, and processing across different agencies, and will specifically designate which entities are responsible for implementing each recommendation. The entire work group initiative is set to expire on December 31, 2026, ensuring a focused and time-limited effort to improve transportation project permitting efficiency.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1902&Year=2025&Initiative=false