The bill establishes a new work group convened by the Washington State Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Ecology, to streamline the permitting process for transportation projects. The work group will consist of representatives from various state departments, local government associations, the construction industry, and tribal representatives. Its primary goal is to develop recommendations that align priorities, legal requirements, and processing timelines while ensuring that environmental and regulatory protections are upheld.

The work group is required to meet for the first time by October 1, 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. Staff support for the work group will be provided by the Department of Transportation.