Bill > HB2306

This bill makes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, adjusting funding for various state agencies and programs related to transportation. It increases funding for the Department of Agriculture's Motor Vehicle Account, the Board of Pilotage Commissioners, and the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. The bill also allocates funds for the Department of Natural Resources' Carbon Emissions Reduction Account and the Department of Revenue. Significant appropriations are made to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for various safety initiatives, including telematics data analysis and a pilot program for impaired driving compliance. The County Road Administration Board receives increased funding for rural arterial trusts and county arterial preservation, along with new funding for emergency loans for flood-damaged infrastructure. The Transportation Improvement Board and the Joint Transportation Committee also see adjusted appropriations for various studies and programs, including those related to freight mobility and local transportation needs. The Department of Transportation receives substantial funding across multiple programs for capital improvements, operations, maintenance, and planning, with specific allocations for ferry system improvements, highway preservation, public transportation, and rail projects. The bill also includes provisions for the Washington State Patrol, the Department of Licensing, and the State Treasurer for various administrative and operational costs, including bond retirement and transfers between accounts. The legislation aims to address ongoing challenges in the state's transportation system, including rising project costs and aging infrastructure, while also prioritizing preservation and maintenance.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2306&Year=2025&Initiative=false