The bill aims to enhance Washington's transportation infrastructure through a comprehensive approach that includes reliable funding and efficient resource utilization. Key provisions include a new cumulative motor vehicle fuel tax rate of six cents per gallon starting July 1, 2025, with annual increases of two percent beginning July 1, 2026. The legislation also modifies vehicle license fees based on weight, introduces new fees for motor vehicle registrations, and establishes penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, it outlines the distribution of tax revenues to various transportation accounts, ensuring that funds are allocated effectively for infrastructure improvements.

Significant amendments include the introduction of a freight project fee for heavier vehicles, adjustments to vehicle registration fees, and new tax provisions related to luxury aircraft and recreational vessels. The bill also establishes the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program to improve transportation connectivity for vulnerable populations and mandates environmental justice assessments for fund allocations. Furthermore, it introduces a framework for public-private partnerships in transportation projects, streamlining procurement processes and enhancing transparency. Overall, the legislation seeks to address the pressing needs of Washington's transportation system while promoting environmental sustainability and community engagement.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 82.38.030, 46.68.090, 46.17.323, 46.17.324, 46.17.040, 47.60.322, 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 70A.205.405, 70A.205.430, 70A.205.425, 46.20.161, 46.20.181, 46.68.041, 46.63.200, 46.63.110, 47.46.100, 47.56.245, 47.46.110, 47.56.850, 47.56.870, 90.58.356, 77.55.181, 49.26.013, 36.70A.200, 36.70A.280, 47.04.380, 47.04.430, 47.04.390, 47.01.051, 47.01.071, 47.01.075, 47.04.280, 81.52.050, 46.63.220, 47.04.350, 47.04.355, 47.60.826, 88.16.035, 46.16A.305, 82.42.090, 43.19.642, 47.04.035
Substitute Bill: 82.38.030, 46.68.090, 46.17.323, 46.17.324, 46.17.040, 47.60.322, 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 70A.205.405, 70A.205.430, 70A.205.425, 46.20.161, 46.20.181, 46.68.041, 46.63.200, 46.63.110, 47.46.100, 47.56.245, 47.46.110, 47.56.850, 47.56.870, 90.58.356, 77.55.181, 49.26.013, 36.70A.200, 36.70A.280, 47.04.380, 47.04.430, 47.04.390, 47.01.051, 47.01.071, 47.01.075, 47.04.280, 81.52.050, 46.63.220, 47.04.350, 47.04.355, 47.60.826, 88.16.035, 46.16A.305, 82.42.090, 43.19.642, 47.04.035, 39.114.020, 47.56.030, 47.56.031, 70A.15.4030
Engrossed Substitute: 82.38.030, 46.68.090, 46.17.323, 46.17.324, 46.17.040, 47.60.322, 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 70A.205.405, 70A.205.430, 70A.205.425, 46.20.161, 46.20.181, 46.68.041, 46.63.200, 46.63.110, 47.46.100, 47.56.245, 47.46.110, 47.56.850, 47.56.870, 90.58.356, 77.55.181, 49.26.013, 36.70A.200, 36.70A.280, 47.04.380, 47.04.430, 47.04.390, 47.01.051, 47.01.071, 47.01.075, 47.04.280, 81.52.050, 46.63.220, 47.04.350, 47.04.355, 47.60.826, 88.16.035, 46.16A.305, 82.42.090, 43.19.642, 47.04.035, 39.114.020, 47.56.030, 47.56.031, 70A.15.4030, 81.112.130, 39.36.015, 36.57A.140, 47.24.020
Bill as Passed Legislature: 82.38.030, 82.38.075, 46.68.090, 46.17.355, 46.17.365, 46.17.005, 46.68.400, 47.60.322, 46.68.175, 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 47.66.070, 70A.205.405, 70A.205.425, 70A.205.430, 46.63.200, 46.20.161, 46.20.181, 47.60.315, 47.60.826, 43.19.642, 47.46.100, 47.56.850, 47.56.870, 90.58.356, 49.26.013, 36.70A.200, 36.70A.280, 47.04.380, 47.04.390, 28B.30.903, 47.04.350, 47.04.355, 47.04.035, 43.59.156, 46.63.210, 46.63.220, 46.63.260, 88.16.035, 88.16.180, 88.16.070, 47.56.030, 47.56.031, 70A.15.4030, 81.52.050, 46.16A.305, 82.42.090, 47.24.020, 46.55.115, 46.55.120, 39.114.020, 84.55.010, 84.55.030, 84.55.120
Session Law: 82.38.030, 82.38.075, 46.68.090, 46.17.355, 46.17.365, 46.17.005, 46.68.400, 47.60.322, 46.68.175, 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 47.66.070, 70A.205.405, 70A.205.425, 70A.205.430, 46.63.200, 46.20.161, 46.20.181, 47.60.315, 47.60.826, 43.19.642, 47.46.100, 47.56.850, 47.56.870, 90.58.356, 49.26.013, 36.70A.200, 36.70A.280, 47.04.380, 47.04.390, 28B.30.903, 47.04.350, 47.04.355, 47.04.035, 43.59.156, 46.63.210, 46.63.220, 46.63.260, 88.16.035, 88.16.180, 88.16.070, 47.56.030, 47.56.031, 70A.15.4030, 81.52.050, 46.16A.305, 82.42.090, 47.24.020, 46.55.115, 46.55.120, 39.114.020, 84.55.010, 84.55.030, 84.55.120