Bill > SB6005

This bill makes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, adjusting funding levels for various state agencies and programs related to transportation. It amends existing laws and adds new sections to allocate funds for capital improvements and operational expenses. Key provisions include increased appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, the Board of Pilotage Commissioners, the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, and the Department of Revenue, primarily from the Motor Vehicle Account. Significant funding is also directed towards the Department of Commerce for programs like tribal electric boat grants and sustainable aviation fuel initiatives, and to Evergreen State College for aviation and traffic safety research. The bill details appropriations for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the County Road Administration Board, the Transportation Improvement Board, and the Joint Transportation Committee, with specific allocations for studies on impaired driving, bridge load ratings, and various transportation funding needs. The Washington State Patrol receives increased funding for operations, including toxicology lab improvements and trooper training. The Department of Licensing is allocated funds for driver licensing technology, motorcycle safety, and various other services. The Department of Transportation receives substantial appropriations across multiple programs for highway maintenance, operations, capital projects, public transportation, rail, and ferry services, with specific allocations for projects like the I-5 Columbia River bridge replacement, SR 520 improvements, and the Puget Sound Gateway project. The bill also includes provisions for transfers between accounts, collective bargaining agreements, and management of transportation funds when the legislature is not in session, along with an emergency clause for immediate effect.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6005&Year=2025&Initiative=false