The bill addresses transportation funding and appropriations for the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, making significant adjustments to various sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). It introduces a new Carbon Emissions Reduction Account appropriation of $5 million for a tribal electric boat grant program and allocates funds for projects such as the University of Washington's sidewalk inventory and workforce development initiatives at the Washington State Transportation Center. The bill also establishes new sections for state entities, including the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee and the Department of Ecology, to evaluate compliance with ignition interlock device requirements and provide grants for zero-emission school buses, respectively.

Additionally, the bill outlines various appropriations aimed at enhancing transportation safety, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. It includes funding for automated vehicle noise enforcement, traffic safety studies, and a pilot program for automated traffic safety cameras. The bill emphasizes collaboration between the Department of Transportation and local jurisdictions, mandates reports on project outcomes, and allocates funds for addressing public health issues related to homeless encampments along state highways. Overall, the legislation aims to improve transportation systems while promoting equity, environmental goals, and community engagement through targeted funding and strategic initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Substitute Bill: 14.40.020, 46.68.320, 47.68.090
Engrossed Substitute: 14.40.020, 46.68.320, 47.68.090
Bill as Passed Legislature: 14.40.020, 46.18.060, 46.68.320, 46.68.510, 47.12.244, 47.68.090, 82.70.020, 82.70.040, 82.70.900
Session Law: 14.40.020, 46.18.060, 46.68.320, 46.68.510, 47.12.244, 47.68.090, 82.70.020, 82.70.040, 82.70.900