The bill establishes an omnibus transportation budget for Washington State, appropriating funds from various accounts to support employee compensation, capital projects, and other specified purposes through June 30, 2027. It commits to maintaining funding levels as outlined in the LEAP Transportation Document NL-2025-A through fiscal year 2031. The bill details appropriations for several state agencies, including $1,186,000 for the State Parks and Recreation Commission, $900,000 for the University of Washington's sidewalk inventory project, and $3,700,000 for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to enhance highway safety initiatives. It also emphasizes addressing issues such as impaired driving and the recruitment of state troopers, while mandating reporting requirements for accountability regarding fund usage.

Additionally, the bill amends RCW 47.60.322 to create a capital vessel replacement account within the motor vehicle account, which will receive revenues from vessel replacement surcharges and service fees. The funds in this account are designated for the construction or purchase of ferry vessels, specifically prioritizing those with a carrying capacity of at least 144 cars, replacing the previous wording of "one hundred forty-four" cars. The bill allows for fund transfers from the capital vessel replacement account to the Move Ahead WA account during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium and includes a clause ensuring the validity of remaining provisions if any part of the act is deemed invalid. The act is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 46.68.510, 43.43.386
Substitute Bill: 46.68.060, 47.60.322