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WA HB2727
WA HB2727Creating the educational transit access grant program to reduce the cost of public transportation for community and technical college students.
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to creating the educational transit access grant 2 program to reduce the cost of public transportation for community and 3 technical college students; adding a new section to chapter 47.66 4 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date. 5
AI Summary
This bill establishes the educational transit access grant program to help community and technical college students by reducing their public transportation costs, recognizing that affordable transportation is crucial for their educational success. The program will fund pilot projects where public transit agencies partner with local community and technical colleges to offer free or reduced fares to students pursuing degrees or certificates. To receive a grant, transit agencies must submit proposals outlining their program's goals, how it will lower costs for students, the college's commitment, and a plan for long-term sustainability. The department will issue a call for proposals within 60 days of the bill's effective date, which is July 1, 2026, and will report on the outcomes of these pilot projects to the legislature.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (15)
Jamila Taylor (D)*,
Debra Entenman (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Debra Lekanoff (D),
Melanie Morgan (D),
Edwin Obras (D),
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Shaun Scott (D),
Brianna Thomas (D),
Janice Zahn (D),
Last Action
Referred to Rules 2 Review. (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2727&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2727 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76730 |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2727%20HBR%20TR%2026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 2727 HB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76691 |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2727%20HBA%20TR%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2727.pdf |
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