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 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 for minority and women-owned enterprises.

Additionally, the bill outlines significant funding for various transportation safety and infrastructure projects, including $108,000 for impaired driving reduction strategies and $9.794 million for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission's initiatives. It emphasizes environmental sustainability by allocating funds for carbon emissions reduction and mandates reporting on the impacts of funded activities. The bill also introduces provisions for pilot programs, such as expanding access to high occupancy vehicle lanes and enhancing community engagement in transportation planning. Overall, the legislation aims to improve transportation infrastructure, promote equity in contracting opportunities, and support environmental goals while ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of state funds.

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