The bill aims to modernize Washington's adopt-a-highway program to enhance its effectiveness while addressing fiscal limitations. It acknowledges the program's success over the past 30 years in reducing litter and emphasizes the need for increased accountability and prioritization of funding. Key provisions include the requirement for volunteers and businesses to submit proposals for participation, the establishment of guidelines for contributions, and the necessity for the Department of Transportation to report annually on program participants and their compliance with contractual obligations.

Significant amendments to existing laws include the insertion of language that ties the program's funding to appropriations in an omnibus transportation act, ensuring that resources are allocated based on need. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements for the Department of Transportation, mandating an annual report detailing participant information and compliance. Additionally, it specifies that organizations with political affiliations are ineligible to participate in the program. The new provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 47.40.100, 47.36.400
Substitute Bill: 47.40.100, 47.36.400
Bill as Passed Legislature: 47.40.100, 47.36.400
Session Law: 47.40.100, 47.36.400