The bill addresses transportation fiscal matters in Washington State, proposing various amendments and appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. It honors Senator Ramos for his contributions to public service and allocates funds from multiple accounts to various state agencies, including the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and the Utilities and Transportation Commission. Key initiatives include funding aimed at increasing participation of women and minority-owned businesses in the transportation sector, enhancing zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, and transitioning school buses to zero-emission vehicles. The bill also establishes a work group to improve tax increment financing and mandates the development of new business size thresholds for small businesses within the certification program.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of equity and environmental considerations in transportation funding and planning. It includes provisions for improving transportation safety, such as funding for the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to develop policies to reduce impaired driving, and allocates funds for various projects, including pedestrian safety initiatives and a sustainable aviation fuel research center. The bill mandates regular reporting on the effectiveness of funded programs and emphasizes collaboration with local communities to ensure that environmental and community impacts are considered in decision-making processes. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance transportation infrastructure, promote sustainability, and address social issues related to homelessness and public safety.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.19.642, 46.20.745, 46.20.385, 46.68.063, 46.68.290, 46.68.300, 46.68.370, 46.68.395, 46.68.490, 46.68.500, 46.68.510, 47.56.876, 47.60.315, 47.60.322, 47.60.530, 47.66.120, 47.68.090, 70A.65.240, 46.68.520, 46.68.280, 82.21.030
Substitute Bill: 36.79.020, 46.09.540, 46.20.745, 46.20.385, 46.68.090, 46.68.280, 46.68.290, 46.68.300, 46.68.320, 46.68.370, 46.68.395, 46.68.510, 47.56.876, 47.60.315, 47.60.530, 47.66.120, 82.44.200, 47.28.030, 47.60.310, 88.16.061
Engrossed Substitute: 36.79.020, 46.09.540, 46.20.745, 46.20.385, 46.68.090, 46.68.280, 46.68.290, 46.68.300, 46.68.320, 46.68.370, 46.68.395, 46.68.510, 47.56.876, 47.60.315, 47.60.530, 47.66.120, 82.44.200, 47.28.030, 47.60.310, 88.16.061, 46.68.060, 47.60.322
Bill as Passed Legislature: 36.79.020, 46.09.540, 46.20.745, 46.20.385, 46.68.090, 46.68.280, 46.68.290, 46.68.300, 46.68.320, 46.68.370, 46.68.395, 46.68.510, 47.56.876, 47.60.315, 47.60.530, 47.66.120, 82.44.200, 47.28.030, 88.16.061, 47.66.070, 14.40.020
Session Law: 36.79.020, 46.09.540, 46.20.745, 46.20.385, 46.68.090, 46.68.280, 46.68.290, 46.68.300, 46.68.320, 46.68.370, 46.68.395, 46.68.510, 47.56.876, 47.60.315, 47.60.530, 47.66.120, 82.44.200, 47.28.030, 88.16.061, 47.66.070, 14.40.020