The bill establishes a new work group convened by the Washington State Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Department of Ecology, to streamline the permitting process for transportation projects. The work group will include representatives from various state departments, local government associations, general contractors, construction trades, and tribal governments. Its primary objective is to develop recommendations aimed at reducing project costs and the time from conception to completion while ensuring that environmental and regulatory protections are upheld.

The work group is required to hold its first meeting by July 30, 2025, and must submit a report to the legislature by November 1, 2026, detailing its findings and any legislative recommendations. The section establishing this work group will expire on December 31, 2026.