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 significant funding to enhance the participation of women and minority-owned businesses in the transportation sector, as well as initiatives for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. 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 for minority and women-owned enterprises. Additionally, it emphasizes environmental sustainability by allocating funds for carbon emissions reduction initiatives and requires departments to report on the impacts of funded activities.
Key appropriations include $108,000 for impaired driving policy development, $600,000 for telematics data analysis, and $1.5 million for a pilot program to improve compliance with ignition interlock device requirements. The bill also provides substantial funding for the Washington State Patrol, the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project, and the Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge, while mandating reports on recruitment and retention strategies. New sections introduced include provisions for the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board and a focus on enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Washington State Patrol. Overall, the bill aims to improve transportation infrastructure, promote equity in contracting opportunities, and support environmental goals across the state.
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